Article: Aminos & proteins: build a body good. (2003 New Products Annual: Nutra Solutions).(trends in amino acids and proteins use in functional foods; product introductions, world)(Industry Overview)

* The sports powders and formulas market hit $1.6 billion.

* Growing markets: Phenylketonurics (a metabolic disease), diabetics, vegans and those who are obese.

* Supplements that speed up workout recovery are on the rise.

The functional food arena is filled with the kind of fascination usually reserved for science fiction. According to Nutrition Business Journal, sports powders and formulas made up a $1.6 billion industry in 2002. New products made from amino acids, peptides and whole protein from diverse sources not only are helping to pack pounds of lean muscle tissue onto professional and amateur athletes, but they are also instrumental in ...

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