December 24, 2025

There’s a reason athletes, coaches, and performance-minded consumers keep coming back to one amino acid: leucine. Not because it’s trendy, but because it behaves like a biological “on switch.” When enough leucine enters the bloodstream after a meal, it triggers the signaling pathway that tells the body, “Build and repair muscle now.” In practical terms, […]

As we step into 2026, I want to personally thank every one of our global partners, customers, formulators, innovators, and supporters who helped shape another breakthrough year for NiHTEK®. This past year was defined by innovation, global expansion, scientific advancement, and an unprecedented rise in demand for premium, branded functional ingredients. But perhaps the most

If there is one thing I’ve learned in more than 30 years in sports nutrition, innovation, and performance science, it is this: True innovation doesn’t happen in isolation.  It comes from decades of experience, global immersion, scientific collaboration, and a network of the world’s brightest minds. NiHTEK® was not born from a laboratory alone. It

By Drew Campbell, Founder & Chairman, NiHTEK® At the end of each year, it’s natural to reflect not only on results but on purpose. Our recent NiHTEK® Annual Meeting and Christmas Gathering was one of those moments. It wasn’t just a celebration. It was a moment of alignment a chance to step back and recognise

When people talk about protein, the same question comes up again and again: “Which protein is better?”“Is whey isolate better than a dairy-free protein?”“Should I switch to a new protein powder?” The honest answer is simple: It’s the wrong question. The real question isn’t which protein is universally best, but which protein is best for

For years, people who care about performance, digestion, and clean ingredients have had to choose between two imperfect options: Classic whey: great taste and texture, but often heavy, bloating, and off-limits for those with lactose or dairy issues. Plant protein: cleaner and dairy-free, but frequently chalky, gritty, or bitter. NiHTEK® set out to solve this