Caffeine

Caffeine improves performance indicators in female volleyball athletes

04-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Caffeine increases countermovement jump (CMJ), reactive strength index (RSI) and handgrip in semi-professional women’s volleyball players, a new study has concluded.

NutraCast: Are energy drinks under attack? FoodChain ID weighs in

15-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As caffeine content in energy drinks climbs to new heights, some countries and retailers are banning the products or imposing age restrictions. In the US and UK, there are no national regulations that ban the sale of highly-caffeinated energy drinks,...

Coffee grounds could hold key to creating new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

22-Nov-2023 By Rachel Arthur

A substance derived from spent coffee grounds has the potential to protect brain cells from the damage caused by several neurodegenerative diseases: including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s, according to a new study.

Review calls for lower caffeine limits in energy drinks amidst health risk concerns

20-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Authors of a new review argue that daily caffeine safety thresholds set by regulatory bodies should be lowered, while an industry expert says painting “all energy drinks with such a broad brush is inaccurate and irresponsible.”

TSI gets exclusive global distribution of ‘market changing’ enfinity caffeine metabolite

31-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

enfinity energy, LLC and TSI Group have announced an exclusive global distribution partnership for enfinity paraxanthine, a metabolite of caffeine supported by 23 filed patents, four human clinical studies, and a robust body of preclinical work.

Yaupon: climate-friendly caffeine touted “crop of the future”

04-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

The climate-resilient Yaupon crop, with leaves rich in theobromine, polyphenols, and 30% less caffeine than coffee, has been growing in popularity for use within holistic health-promoting beverages.

PRIME pushes back on Sen. Schumer calls for FDA energy drink investigation

11-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

PRIME, a beverage brand by influencers Logan Paul and Olajide “KSI” Olatunji, tells NutraIngredients-USA that its energy drink, “complied with all FDA guidelines before hitting the market”, after Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called for an FDA investigation...

Caffeinated convenience: TopGum launches new coffee gummies

19-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gummy supplement manufacturer, TopGum, has launched a caffeinated gummy range, marking the first use of its novel microencapsulation technology for effective and controlled absorption.

NPA: TINA energy drink challenge fails to correctly apply federal labeling rules

11-Jan-2023 By Hank Schultz

Label language must be considered in totality when asking if products are being inappropriately marketed to children, according to the Natural Products Association. NPA made this point in responding to a challenge from the watchdog group Truth in Advertising...

‘We’ve got to punch back on this’: Energy drink stakeholders respond to TINA, UConn Rudd Center complaints

16-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The energy drinks industry is reckoning with recent complaints by consumer group Truth in Advertising (TINA) and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health over allegations of deceptive and unfair marketing tactics used by numerous brands.

'Win-win': Keurig Dr Pepper and Nutrabolt announce strategic partnership

09-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has invested $863 million in Nutrabolt, giving the beverage giant an ownership stake of approximately 30% in the high growth sports nutrition company.

MuscleTech launches pre-workouts with paraxanthine caffeine-metabolite

10-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Iovate Health Sciences-brand MuscleTech has announced the launch of two pre-workout formulations containing paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite developed by Ingenious Ingredients.

Researchers identify fast-acting supplements that restore metabolic homeostasis

06-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Targeted supplementation with caffeine or Capsicum annuum (C. annuum) fruit powder increases metabolic activity and can quickly restore metabolic homeostasis where dysfunctions occur, according to a study from Australia.

Low dose caffeine + Dynamine + TeaCrine may help cognitive performance for tactical personnel

02-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The combination of 150 mg caffeine, 100 mg Dynamine (methylliberine), and 50 mg TeaCrine (theacrine) improved vigilance measures for military personnel and law enforcement officers just as well as a higher caffeine dose, without the increases to blood...

Caffeine cuts repeated sprint times for healthy young subjects

22-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Caffeine cut repeated sprint times in a cohort of healthy young individuals in a recent study. The trial added a positive result to this surprisingly equivocal body of research.

Mother and daughter's dream teas pandemic success

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

This is a lockdown success story about a mother and daughter from Brazil who moved to Sussex and wanted to create functional teas that not only did what they said on the tin but tasted good too.

Paper highlights safety of some weight management ingredients

10-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With weight loss supplements under attack in several states, researchers rebut with science. The authors of a new paper examine the safety of six ingredients, a move they hope will encourage since-based decisions.

Guayusa extract shows trend toward better results in trial using Fortnite video game

19-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A branded guayusa extract showed a trend toward better gameplay on the Fortnite video game in a controlled trial. But the study pointed to the difficulty in translating a product’s demonstrated biochemical effects into results in the complex format of...

Could a coffee a day keep the doctor away?

17-Feb-2022 By Lynda Searby

Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day could have protective effect on heart health, say researchers.

NutraCast: Marquis on cracking the code in functional beverages

11-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The pandemic has had a draining effect on many of us, leading some to reach for a beverage that gives us a little pep in our step. In order to meet consumer demand, players are looking for new and innovative ways to stand out by offering unique and distinct...

Event to feature new product developments in sports nutrition

24-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

The sports nutrition market continues to be a hotbed of new ingredient development, as attendees of the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 will learn.

Researchers find health benefits of moderate caffeine intake during pregnancy

19-Nov-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Consuming moderate levels of caffeine during pregnancy can reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

Matcha boosts cognition in healthy young subjects, study shows

05-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows a special form of matcha, a type of green tea ingredient, enhanced cognition and reaction times in healthy young adults.

‘This is caffeine-evolved’: Ingenious Ingredients co-founder talks up potential of paraxanthine

03-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

In addition to benefits for focus and athletic performance, without any of the negative effects of caffeine, Ingenious Ingredients’ new paraxanthine ingredient is being felt by consumers "in a way that they’ve never felt caffeine".

UK Biobank study: High coffee consumption linked to increased dementia risk

27-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study, looking at a wide range of data from 398,646 UK adults, has concluded that high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volumes and increased odds of dementia.

Celsius records 101% sales rise, but can shortage cuts into margins

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Energy drink manufacturer Celsius Holdings recorded a 101% rise in domestic sales in its first quarter of fiscal 2021. But a pandemic-induced shortage of US-made aluminum cans cut into profitability.

Study supports OmniActive’s sustained release caffeine’s nootropic effects

04-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new pharmacokinetic (PK) data on OmniActive’s energy ingredient, Xtenergy shows that blood levels of caffeine were sustained significantly longer than immediate release caffeine, with no ‘caffeine crash’ effects reported.

Another powdered caffeine warning letter issued, highlighting FDA’s plight in combing through flood of imports

06-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A warning letter sent to a Connecticut wholesaler about the sale of pure powdered caffeine points to the difficulty of keeping problematic products off the market in an environment in which hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo arrives in domestic ports...

Big dose caffeine beverage extends effect, avoids jitters with natural formula, inventor claims

02-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new energy beverage has launched based on what the inventor claims is a way to ‘better support’ the action of its hefty dose of natural caffeine.

Caffeine intake 30 mins before exercise helps “burn” more fat, study finds

24-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Sports nutritionists are hailing the benefits of timing caffeine consumption after a new study found its intake 30 mins before exercise increased the rate of oxidation or "burning" of fat during aerobic exercise.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Energy strip startup on a mission to dissolve 'exhaustion epidemic'

11-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An Australian startup says the 'exhaustion epidemic' caused by lockdown 3.0 will further boost interest in its energy strips after entering the UK market in 2020 and growing online sales by over 100%.

Celsius posts more than 80% sales gain in third quarter

16-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Fast growing energy drink manufacturer Celsius reported a sales increase of more than 80% in its most recent quarterly earnings statement. The company anticipates even better results in the future when gyms and other exercise venues can reopen.

Study finds caffeine aids in nervous system recovery following bought of heavy exercise

26-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers in Iran have found that caffeine increases nervous system activation thereby enhancing recovery after a bought of strenuous exercise in healthy young men. The finding could have implications for how caffeine is used to support athletes.

Study finds caffeine-containing products linked to more serious adverse events

13-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent study has found that supplements and energy drinks that contain caffeine are associated with a disproportionately high number of serious adverse events.

Caffeine content of supplements enough to exceed safe levels, report concludes

03-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Consumption of certain food supplements is likely to exceed safe levels of caffeine, according to a report by The Netherlands’ National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

How coffee can fuel your workout

27-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Although coffee is drunk by 150 million Americans everyday, the idea of drinking a cup of joe to supplement a workout is still a young idea. But a small group of entrepreneurs, scientists, and sports performance specialists are hoping the niche category...

Study supports safety and efficacy of enXtra caffeine alternative

24-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of enXtra, a caffeine-free energy ingredient derived from Alpinia galanga, can boost alertness and calmness scores, says a new study that also supports the long-term safety of the ingredient.

The healthiest way to get your caffeine fix? Scientists suggest a filtered brew

27-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have announced what they believe to be the healthiest way to drink coffee, after conducting an observational study of over 500,000 people examining the links between brewing method and risk of heart attack.

High dose caffeine boosts power in both elite, recreational athletes but shows differing effects on mood

10-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study using elite and high level recreational athletes has found that a high dose of caffeine boosted anaerobic performance in both groups and boosted mood states, but in the elite group only.

Mate tea and caffeine reduce weight gain, rat study concludes

02-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study in rats concludes that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting the production of triglycerides.

Jim Stoppani: Innovation in Sports Nutrition comes from novel synergies between ingredients

12-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Novel ingredients in the sports nutrition space come along once a decade, and the real innovation for the category comes from finding new combinations of tried and true ingredients to maximize effects, says Jim Stoppani, PhD, Founder of JYM Supplement...

OmniActive to debut sustained release natural caffeine ingredient

03-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

OmniActive Health Technologies will launch a new sustained release energy ingredient at the Supply Side West trade show, the company announced this week.

Functional water brand Phocus expands distribution footprint with two new grocery chains

15-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Phocus, a beverage with caffeine and L-theanine, has added grocery retailers Lucky’s Market and GIANT Food Stores to its distribution footprint.

Comparing different caffeine doses, as opposed to comparing to placebo alone, leads to robust sports nutrition conclusions, paper argues

12-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Existing research provides strong evidence of caffeine’s role in increasing physical performance—but to get more robust conclusions, trials that compare effects of different caffeine doses are needed, argue two British researchers.