sports nutrition
What’s Powering Athletes Now?
A look inside the current state of the sports nutrition market. Spring brings with it new growth and change. Outside, the world in many parts of the country is reawakening after a long winter’s nap. Spring cleaning and changing out seasonal clothes offer important insights. What’s worn and dated? What needs replacing or sprucing up? ...
Athletes and Injectable Vitamins…a Safe or Dangerous Practice?
In sports nutrition particularly at the pro level, the focus is on being stronger, better, and faster. But one popular new trend may not be as effective as it’s purported to be. Researchers have recently noticed an uptick in the number of athletes—and their coaches—who are turning to vitamin cocktails which are administered either via ...
NOW Celebrates 55th Anniversary
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) is celebrating 55 years since founder Elwood Richard started the company by reaching new milestones in sustainability and transparency. “I know my father would be pleased that we have continued his commitment to doing what’s right for the environment and our customers, and are constantly raising the bar,” said Dan Richard, vice ...
NPA Applauds New Jersey Proposal to Recognize July 9 as Creatine Day
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has applauded New Jersey State Senator Bob Singer (30-Lakewood) for introducing a Senate Joint Resolution recognizing July 9 as Creatine Day in New Jersey. “Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements because of its long history of strength and muscle health,” said Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., president and CEO ...
CRN Responds to FDA Consumer Update on Bodybuilding Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has issued a statement in response to a consumer update published yesterday by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), “Caution: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky.” Andrea Wong, Ph.D., senior vice president, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, stated, “Illegal steroids and steroid-like substances have no place in the dietary supplement ...
Activating Your Fitness Nutrition Department
Sports nutrition has evolved to become more encompassing and relevant to many consumers. Here’s how to update your active nutrition section. In 2020 there was a rather dramatic irony: gyms were closed for awhile due to the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet one way in which people used this time was to resolve ...
Sports Nutrition
Preventing the setbacks associated with sports injury. Sports injuries can be very frustrating. Nothing stops meaningful progress quicker than an injury. For more than 50 years I have participated in competitive sports and endurance events. Competitive athletes are most susceptible to sports injury because their intense training can make certain muscles vulnerable to injury through ...
CRN Applauds NY State for Ensuring Access to Sports Nutrition and Weight Management Products
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) applauded legislators in New York for recognizing that Senate Bill 16-D and Assembly Bill 431-B would have negatively impacted consumers and the local economy. If enacted, the proposals would have restricted access to two broad categories of dietary supplements and functional food–sports nutrition and weight management products. The New ...
Being a Better Sport
Vibrant growth of sports nutrition reflects an evolving view of wellness. Now more than ever, your customers want to feel good, to feel alive. Along with eating a healthier diet and being mindful of self-care—fitness truly makes us feel great, and it nourishes our confidence. Millions of Americans are responding to the lockdown by getting ...
2020 CRN Survey Reveals Focus on Vitamins and Minerals
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued results of the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey revealing that for the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans report taking dietary supplements. Though this year’s percentage, 73 percent, does indicate a decrease in usage by four percentage points from the high-point in 2019, it is still ...
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