Sports nutrition is a lucrative category, particularly as more general health and wellness customers enter the niche; however, many serious athletes are in search of products specifically tailored to meet their individual workout needs, particularly before and after strenuous physical exercise.

June 19, 2017

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Sports nutrition performance

Issue summary

Before exercise or competition, active consumers are looking to maximize energy, fill their muscles with nutrients and sharpen their minds for better performance. Pre-workout supplements deliver dietary ingredients researched for cellular energy production, central nervous system stimulation, blood vessel dilation and cognitive support. Post-workout, many athletes are looking beyond generic ingredients in protein shakes and energy bars for sufficient workout recovery. They need highly functional products that can address concerns such as post-workout fatigue, inflammation, muscle damage, weakened immune systems and bone health.

Table of Contents

Viewpoint: The spaces in between
by Steve Myers

Ingredients for pre-workout formulation
by Steve Myers

Ingredients for post-workout recovery
by Kate Lloyd

Nutrition preparation and recovery are essential for sports performance
by Jack Grogan

Dosage, timing & maximizing effectiveness of protein supplements
by Melissa DellaBartolomea

Carbohydrates for pre-workout nutrition and recovery
by Hiroki Himeno

Creatine, protein drive pre- and post-workout segment sales
by Scott Dicker

A review of ingredients and marketing
by Debbie Wildrick

Leaders and trends in before and after performance intellectual property
by Andreas Baltatzis, Esq. and Gideon Eckhouse, Esq.

SupplySide & Vitafoods global storefronts directory

Takeaways for Your Business

  • Pre-workout ingredients such as creatine, carnosine, caffeine, theacrine and beetroot are popular.

  • Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and adaptogenic herbs may aid in protein synthesis and muscle renewal.

  • Nutrition bar sales grew 10.2% over last year, representing an estimated US$2 billion market.

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