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Athletes in events requiring heavy work of more than 90 minutes have reported benefits from a pre-competition diet where 70% of the calories come from carbohydrate

Pairing Energy Sources to Athletic Pursuits

Energy needs for the long haul are different, whether for a marathoner or a two-job/three-kids/weekend bike warrior
Jeff Berger is founder of JMB Communications
Jeff Berger
February 15, 2016

The night before the world-renowned Patriots’ Day Run (aka, “Boston Marathon”), the thousands of marathoners who convene in Boston typically prime themselves by “carbo-loading.”


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Resistance training is a primary component of strengthening muscle mass

Muscle Maintenance

Foods and beverages packed with proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins are being developed to better build and maintain muscles
Marie Spano MS, RDN
January 12, 2016

Muscle loss is a serious issue for men and women.


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Functional Foods for Energy

Functional carbs, vitamins, minerals and stimulants could help weekend warriors or hard-core exercise enthusiasts keep up their physiological and mental energy
Marie Spano MS, RDN
October 14, 2015

When it comes to refueling—whether running a Sunday 26-mile marathon or the weekly rat race—the requirements for both nutritive fuel carbs, proteins, fats and other energy sources is an inescapable need.


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Tart Cherries and Athletic Recovery

Growing numbers of athletes, active consumers look to foods, beverages for recovery
October 13, 2015

Recovery products are a fast growing market as manufacturers try to meet the growing demand of athletes pushing their physical boundaries.


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Novel Ingredients: Wellness From Within

Novel Ingredients repositions, uses Supply Side to debute Kinetiq™ energy performance
September 14, 2015
This position covers Novel’s entire offering of highly differentiated, clinically backed ingredients; best-in-class processing technologies; and a trusted supply of premier botanicals for the nutraceutical, food, personal care and pet food industries.
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MusclePharm to Position Company for Future Profitability

The announcement follows recent moves by MusclePharm to build on the company’s core strengths as a sports nutrition brand
September 1, 2015
MusclePharm will be working to increase operating profit margins to 10% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins to 15 percent by 2020.
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Boost Recovery, Reduce Inflammation

Research suggests that when tart cherry juice is consumed before and after strenuous exercise, it may reduce symptoms of muscle damage and prevent strength loss
August 17, 2015
Anthocyanins are also linked to reducing inflammation, at levels comparable to some pain medications.
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Pilot Study: Tart Cherry Juice, Respiratory System and Long-Distance Running

Tart cherry juice reduced post-race respiratory tract symptoms after marathon
July 20, 2015
While previous research suggests tart cherry juice may help aid muscle recovery after extensive exercise, a new pilot study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition1 found that Montmorency tart cherry juice reduced upper respiratory tract symptoms associated with marathon running in study participants. Post-race sniffles are a common problem among endurance athletes.
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