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330 questions answered with dated Rand prices, cost per serving maths and the research behind every recommendation. Updated 27 October 2026.

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    ProteinWhey concentrate, isolate, casein and mass gainers: how much protein you need, what a fair price per 30 g of protein loo…CreatineThe most researched supplement in sport: dose, loading, safety, myths and the real cost per 5 g serving at South African…CollagenBovine vs marine, powder vs capsules, what the skin and tendon trials actually show, and what 10 g of collagen should co…Pre-workoutCaffeine, citrulline, beta-alanine and the stimulants to avoid. Doses that work, doses that are only marketing, and how …Amino acidsGlutamine, BCAAs, EAAs, beta-alanine and citrulline: which single amino acids earn their place and which are covered by …Hydration & enduranceElectrolytes, gels and carb drinks for Comrades, Two Oceans, the Cape Town Cycle Tour and training in South African heat…Vitamins & mineralsVitamin D, magnesium, omega-3, iron, zinc and multivitamins: who actually needs them, which forms absorb best, and what …Weight managementFat burners, protein for satiety and what the evidence says about losing fat without wasting money or risking your healt…Women's healthProtein, creatine, iron, collagen and supplements in pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause, written for women rather th…Healthy ageingProtein, creatine and vitamin D for strength after 50, joint support and the supplements older South Africans should be …Plant-basedVegan protein powders, B12, iron and omega-3 from algae: what plant-based South Africans need to cover and what it costs…Safety & regulationHow supplements are regulated in South Africa, SAHPRA Category D, anti-doping risk for school and professional athletes,…Buying guideWhere to buy, how to compare price per serving, how to spot fakes and grey imports, and how Dis-Chem, Clicks, Takealot a…Sport-specificRugby, running, cycling, CrossFit, swimming and school sport: what to take, what to skip and what keeps you on the right…

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