September 16th, 2020
Protein powder is a staple in any health/fitness enthusiasts regiment. Fortunately for everyone, protein powder flavors have improved tremendously in the past couple years alone. We’re seeing more and more innovative and unique flavors and more and more authentic collaborations with food and beverage manufacturers, which is why we wanted to do a sweet proteins…
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September 15th, 2020
Pre-workout supplements are often times flagship products for companies in the sports nutrition world. Within the pre-workout category we see companies coming out with stimulant and non-stimulant options for consumers. Each option will have its own list of pros and cons and reasons for use. Our series, CSI Tasting Room, aims to look at different formulas…
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September 15th, 2020
Keto is one of the hottest trends in the health, fitness, and nutrition world right now. Whether you’re an athlete trying to optimize your performance or just someone trying to lose some weight and improve your health markers, the Keto Diet can be beneficial. Our series, CSI Tasting Room, aims to look at different formulas and…
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September 15th, 2020
Nutrition bars, low-carb diets, and ways to make healthier foods better tasting…these things are all aspects of sports nutrition that have been around for a long time and aren’t going anywhere. Our series, CSI Tasting Room, aims to look at different formulas and products and dive deeper. We examine what makes a product innovative, what products will…
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September 15th, 2020
Nootropics are currently one of the hottest categories in the sports nutrition world. Whether you’re training, gaming, studying, or working, nootropics can benefit a wide range of consumers with enhanced energy, mood, and focus. Our series, CSI Tasting Room, aims to look at different formulas and products and dive deeper. We examine what makes a product innovative,…
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September 10th, 2020
Two categories of products that are currently gaining popularity in the sports nutrition world are RTD energy drinks and nootropics. The convenience of energy drinks is being improved with low/no calorie options and some delicious and innovative flavors. More people are also turning to nootropics, not only for enhanced focus during workouts, but also while…
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September 9th, 2020
Now that consumers are becoming more aware of what goes into their bodies, brands are creating healthier alternatives to the typical snacks and sweet treats we are all used to. Our series, CSI Tasting Room, aims to look at different formulas and products and dive deeper. We examine what makes a product innovative, what products…
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September 1st, 2020
Attention formulators! Keto is as relevant as ever. It’s one of the top diets in the world, and intermittent fasting is Google searched at a white-hot pace. The “real” question is “How to do keto?” The low-carb movement will likely last years or decades. You can also directly target the keto market, but that will…
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July 21st, 2020
There is always space for a great pre-workout. Innovation in this category is one of the most dynamic in all of dietary supplements. Is the consumer hardcore and a “stim junkie,” or more active lifestyle? Read on for insider tips on how to formulate a pre-workout and how to differentiate with new ingredients at effective…
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June 12th, 2020
Have you ever heard of vegetable toxicity, or a friend tell you, “Man, I’ve got way too much of a good thing in my gut microbiome?” No. Short-chain fatty acids come from vegetables, and this article reviews why they matter and why they’re bubbling up in conversation. Learn more about SCFAs and postbiotics by downloading…
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