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Observers could say one of the world’s largest dairy ingredient groups is “getting fit” -- all to help global food and beverage processors create the next generation of performance and lifestyle nutrition foods.

Today’s sports nutrition formulations provide sophisticated ingredients, alone and in combination, for not only athletes and weekend warriors -- but also those engaged in the grueling competition of simply getting through the stressful marathon that is modern living.

Stepan Lipid Nutrition used the Healthy Beverage Expo to launch three new, clear beverage prototypes; discuss healthy beverage applications; and talk about the current and future science of Clarinol CLA for weight management and sports nutrition.

Although most micronutrients are anything but new, some have been newly emphasized as a result of recent studies.

DSM showcased a complete line of food and nutritional solutions at the 2013 IFT Food Expo, Booth 2439.

Three novel nutritional ingredients for enhancing and sustaining energy were described by Rodger Jonas, director of national food and beverage sales for P.L. Thomas

Canada's federal health department has issued new regulations that will limit the amount of caffeine allowed in energy drinks.

BENEO says its slow-release carbohydrate Palatinose (isomaltulose) is the power behind Nth Degree Low GI, a new low-glycemic index performance beverage created for endurance, performance and energy. Made from sugar beets, Palatinose is a healthy, low-glycemic, functional carbohydrate that is fully digestible and provides a prolonged energy supply in the form of glucose.

Blake Rasmussen, Ph.D., and colleagues presented a clinical study at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Experimental Biology 2012 conference. The study was titled, “Effect of Protein Blend vs. Whey Protein Ingestion on Muscle Protein Synthesis Following Resistance Exercise.”