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November 6, 2025
NOW Testing Finds St. John’s Wort Sold on Amazon Fails Label Claims – NutraIngredients
E-commerce supplement quality concerns highlighted as NOW uncovers widespread label failures, reinforcing the importance of relying on trusted, tested, and third-party certified supplements.
Wearables move deeper into nutrition monitoring and personalized nutrition, tracking carotenoids to prompt healthier eating.
Unique flavor trends in protein products continue with a holiday themed twist as brands ride the popularity of protein among a wider, conventional consumer base.
Can Nootropics Protect the Brain Against Age-Related Decline? – International Business Times
Cognitive health meets longevity: nootropics like bacopa and citicoline gain traction for supporting aging athletes’ brain resilience.
Gencor Rebrands as Saanroo to Reflect Evolving Health Portfolio – Nutrition Industry Executive
Nutrition ingredient provider Gencor’s shift to Saanroo signals broader positioning from single-ingredient focus to holistic, multi-category health and wellness solutions.
October 23, 2025
Best of the Best: Personalized Nutrition Platforms 2026 – The Tech Edvocate
Highlights leading AI-driven nutrition apps offering DNA-based, microbiome, and biomarker personalization to optimize health, weight management, and athletic performance in 2026.
Functional food brands are adding NAD+ boosters to support cellular energy, aging resilience, and recovery, signaling the next frontier in performance nutrition.
Festive fitness: how to stay active and balanced over the holidays – Men’s Fitness UK
It’s coming. Your clients can feel it. A few practical tips for maintaining health through the holidays when your fitness & nutrition routine is no longer routine.
MIT discovers amino acid that helps the gut heal itself – ScienceDaily
MIT study finds dietary cysteine triggers immune signaling that stimulates intestinal stem cells, promoting small intestine renewal and faster healing.
A gluten-free diet does not alter performance outcomes in nonceliac athletes undergoing sprint interval training: a pilot trial – Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Six-week gluten-free diet versus mixed diet during sprint-interval training showed no performance advantage; modest weight/BMI reductions; mixed metabolism; monitor nutrients.
October 16, 2025
Moment of inspiration: At 80, Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman to complete an Ironman, finishing in 16:45:26.
A randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a turmeric formulation on muscle soreness and function recovery in moderately active adults – Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
A highly bioavailable turmeric formulation reduced delayed onset muscle soreness and supported functional recovery.
Women are shaping the next frontier of protein innovation – DairyReporter
Women now drive growth in protein innovation, demanding food-based formats that address energy, satiety, and healthy aging, not just muscle gain.
Choline Opportunities Are Ripe: Brain, Sports, and More – Nutritional Outlook
Choline enhances muscle–nerve communication, supports recovery, and helps maintain nitric oxide balance—making it a promising sport nutrition ingredient.
Nancy Mimms emphasizes daily movement, strength training, and prioritized protein to sustain health and vitality in her 70s.
October 9, 2025
UK nutrition experts warn that “cheat days” foster guilt and overeating, urging athletes to adopt sustainable, balanced fueling instead.
NSF dives deeper into testing and certification with acquisition that poises it for nutrition industry growth, including sports-focused ingredients.
Industry leaders stress clinically validated ingredients as the key to brand credibility, with growing demand for published human trials in active nutrition.
Industry leaders stress clinically validated ingredients as the key to brand credibility, with growing demand for published human trials in active nutrition.
Researchers fine-tuned large language models to predict calories and macros from text food recalls, hinting at friction-free athlete nutrition tracking.
October 2, 2025
Athletes need to focus on learning how to analyze science and evidence independently to optimize training, nutrition, and performance. Triathlete Magazine raises questions (and possibly debate) on what makes “sound science” when it comes to active nutrition.
Plant-based functional ingredients are reshaping beverage innovation, driven by health-conscious consumers seeking gut, energy, and mood benefits in convenient formats.
Protein remains the king of macronutrients, with consumer demand shifting toward plant, precision-fermented, and functional blends for wellness and sustainability.
New review shows Setria® Glutathione and citrulline may synergistically enhance nitric oxide production, supporting circulation, exercise performance, and recovery.
Caffeine + Taurine co-supplementation shown to boost anaerobic capacity and reaction time, offering complementary ergogenic effects ideal for high-intensity performance.
September 25, 2025
Clinical trial shows 1 g/day OptiMSM aids recovery, reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune disruption in half-marathon athletes.
In light of India’s fast growing active nutrition marketing, HealthKart secures exclusive rights to legendary body. builder Ronnie Coleman’s Signature Series, expanding supplement access across India.
Anyone up for a trail run? Study finds outdoor exercise lowers stress, improves mood, and speeds recovery compared to city or gym workouts, boosting repeat participation.
Review of studies highlights research bias: 60% of supplement studies examine men, only 10% focus on women, leaving female athletes underrepresented.
Functional medicine leader XYMOGEN expands into performance nutrition with Athletix, an NSF Certified for Sport® line emphasizing purity, compliance, and athlete safety.
September 18, 2025
Processed foods high in additives and chemicals may increase chronic disease risk, underscoring the rise in transparency and cleaner product options offered to active nutrition consumers.
Brightseed’s BioMetaControl uses plant compounds to regulate gut metabolism, targeting glucose and lipid balance for improved metabolic and cardiometabolic health, offering promise for expanded active nutrition-focused formulations.
GLP-1 drugs aid weight loss but may accelerate muscle decline in older adults, highlighting the need for resistance training and monitoring. While a number of supplements are offered as support, pharmaceuticals are also seeking to address the issue.
Men increasingly embrace healthier diets and fitness, but often neglect mental health, sleep, and preventive care, creating lifestyle imbalances.
Cucumbers provide hydration, antioxidants, and other active nutrition benefits. Their nutrient density also supports energy, making them an underrated superfood
September 11, 2025
A 15-year Swedish study shows diets rich in vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy fats slow dementia and cardiovascular disease development.
Amateur and elite athletes exhibit gut microbiome changes with varying training intensities—intensity and diet shifts alter bacterial composition and markers.
Low-intensity exercises like walking, yoga, swimming aid recovery by enhancing circulation, mobility, and mental resilience.
Nutrabolt deepens partnership with Bloom Nutrition to diversify product lines, broaden retail reach, and strengthen position in performance energy and wellness categories.
Attention active pet owners: as if your pet wasn’t already good enough, here are the facts on why your life and your health is better with a pet.
September 4, 2025
Regular physical activity may enhance skin health by improving circulation, collagen production, and reducing oxidative stress—leading to benefits beyond the gym.
Emerging research links psychedelics to reduced inflammation and improved immunity—potentially opening yet another new frontier for psychedelic wellness benefits that could have positive longevity and wellness effects.
Addressing micronutrients with a popular supplement brand: A 14-day crossover trial showed AG1 significantly improved micronutrient adequacy in active adults—especially vitamins A, C, and E.
This latest launch combines creatine with a number of other ingredients, representing an expansion on classic single ingredient creatine. This may signal an expanded category of creatine products aimed squarely at active nutrition vs. classic muscle building consumers.
In vitamin D–deficient students, supplementation paired with exercise improved memory and cognitive flexibility, but not fitness gains in recent study.
August 28, 2025
Supplement industry insiders weigh-in on the potential influence MAHA and RFK Jr. have on the industry, its regulatory framework, and the hope for an ally in Washington, despite the threat of tariffs on global ingredient sources.
GLP-1 drugs are redefining health culture and market power—highlighting both challenges and opportunities for active nutrition brands emphasizing natural, lifestyle-driven results.
Convenient, high-protein snacks are evolving into lifestyle staples—fueling demand for clean-label, functional bars that align with everyday performance needs.
From cottage cheese to protein oats, breakfast gains mainstream appeal—offering performance pros new ways to guide clients toward muscle-fueling habits.
Dehydration may amplify stress symptoms—highlighting hydration’s role not just in performance, but in mood, recovery, and mental resilience for athletes.
August 21, 2025
Professional golfer Ben Griffin made headlines this week for an alleged overdose—sparking a very spirited conversation among the creatine science community.
Equinox tests AI-driven programs delivering individualized workouts and meal plans, signaling potential new tools aimed at precision training while calling into question the role for practitioners in A.I. programs.
Research links global omega-3 deficiency to impaired muscle and brain health, reinforcing importance of EPA/DHA supplementation in active populations. The study also showed deficiencies persisted even among those survey participants who supplemented with Omega-3s.
A new study found improved cellular health markers and stabilized jump performance across the menstrual cycle, highlighting creatine’s potential to support consistent training and recovery in active women.
Runner’s World highlights electrolyte use during 60-minute plus intense sessions or in hot conditions, helping trainers tailor hydration strategies for athletes.
July 31, 2025
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