Sports-Nutrition

Sports nutrition: clean fuel for adults who train.

Most mainstream sports supplements are built around acute performance: stimulants, sweeteners, dyes, and proprietary blends marketed at people chasing a personal best on Saturday. That works for some athletes and ages out fast for most.

Our sports range is built around what actually drives long-term performance in adults: hydration and electrolyte balance through a South African summer, creatine for strength and cognition, magnesium for cramps and sleep, and clean recovery support. No proprietary blends, no artificial colours, no caffeine stacks. The athletes we stock for are training for the next decade, not the next weekend.

What is actually happening

  • Recovery is when adaptation happens

    Training is the stimulus. The actual fitness gain happens during sleep and rest, when the body rebuilds. Without adequate sleep, protein, micronutrients, and downregulation, harder training produces worse results, not better ones.

  • Electrolyte loss matters in SA heat

    A South African summer training session can lose 1 to 2 litres of sweat per hour, with meaningful sodium, potassium, and magnesium loss. Water alone does not replace what you lost. A real electrolyte (not a sugar drink with colour) is the difference between bonking at km 20 and finishing strong.

  • Creatine has the strongest research record

    Creatine monohydrate is the most studied sports supplement in existence. It improves strength, sprint performance, lean mass, and increasingly shows cognitive and recovery benefits. 3 to 5 grams per day, taken consistently, no loading phase needed.

  • Hydration before stimulation

    Most adults walking into a gym pre-workout could improve their session more by drinking 500 ml of water with electrolytes than by taking a stimulant. Hydration, food timing, and sleep are the three pillars before anything pre-workout.

How we think about it

FOUNDATION

Hydration and creatine

Daily electrolytes through the warmer months and a consistent 3 to 5 g of creatine monohydrate. These two cover the strongest evidence base and the most common deficits in recreational and competitive adults alike.

BUILD

Sleep, magnesium, and recovery

Magnesium glycinate at night for cramps, sleep quality, and nervous system downregulation. Omega-3 for joint and inflammatory load. A consistent protein intake (about 1.6 g per kg body weight) across the day.

SPECIALTY

Targeted ergogenic support

Beetroot for endurance-day nitric oxide support, L-arginine for circulation, and clean stim-free pre-workouts for athletes who genuinely need them on a hard session. Used selectively, not as daily fuel.

Our top picks for this concern

Curated by what works, ranked by what sells. The handful we reach for first.

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Bottle of New Leaf Products Creatine Monohydrate supplement on a white background

New Leaf Creatine Monohydrate (180 Capsules)

R 585.00R 499.00
✓ Supports Muscle Growth & Strength✓ Enhances High-Intensity Exercise Performance✓ Accelerates Post-Workout Muscle Recovery✓ Premium Pure Creatine Monohydrate (180 Capsules)New Leaf Creatine Monohydrate is a premium, high-purity supplement designed for...
Revive Daily Electrolytes - Taster 8s

Revive Daily Electrolytes - Taster 8s

R 179.00
Includes a variety of flavors to support hydration and replenishment. 2. Provides essential electrolytes to maintain fluid balance. 3. Comes in 8 sachets for convenient daily use. Ingredients: About The...
Bottle of Natra-Heal L-Arginine capsules on a white background

Natra Heal L-Arginine Capsules-60

R 119.00
Each capsule contains 485.6mg of pure L-arginine to support circulation and nitric oxide production.L-arginine may help improve blood flow, support heart and vascular health, and assist healthy blood pressure levels....
Revive Daily Electrolytes Variety 20s Mix 2

Revive Daily Electrolytes Variety 20s Mix 2

R 379.00
Contains 20 sachets in a mixed box featuring the flavors Apple, Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Cucumber Mint. Zero sugar and no artificial additives, offering clean hydration with scientifically backed electrolyte...
REVIVE Daily Electrolytes - 40 Variety Mix 1

REVIVE Daily Electrolytes - 40 Variety Mix 1

R 599.00
Offers a variety of flavors for hydration support. 2. Contains essential electrolytes to help replenish fluids. 3. Includes 40 sachets for extended use and convenience. Ingredients: About The Ingredients REVIVE...
Revive Daily Electrolytes - Variety Pack 20s Mix 1

Revive Daily Electrolytes - Variety Pack 20s Mix 1

R 379.00
Features a variety of flavors to support hydration. 2. Provides essential electrolytes for replenishing fluids. 3. Includes 20 sachets for ongoing convenience. Ingredients: Sodium Chloride (Natural Desert Salt), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Calcium...
REVIVE Daily Electrolyte - 30  Sachets - Blood Orange Flavor for Hydration Support

REVIVE Daily Electrolyte - 30 Sachets - Blood Orange Flavor for Hydration Support

R 475.00
Contains electrolytes to support hydration and replenish fluids. 2. Flavored with blood orange for a refreshing taste. 3. Comes in 8 sachets for easy use and convenience. Ingredients: About The...
Revive Daily Electrolytes RAW 30

Revive Daily Electrolytes RAW 30

R 429.00
Revive Daily Electrolytes provide essential hydration with zero sugar, carbs, or calories. This supplement includes key minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium for balanced electrolyte support. It's designed to improve...
Revive Daily Electrolytes - 30 Lemon Lime Flavor Packets for Hydration

Revive Daily Electrolytes - 30 Lemon Lime Flavor Packets for Hydration

R 479.00
Lemon lime flavor for refreshing hydration. 2. Contains electrolytes to support fluid balance. 3. Comes in 30 individual packets for convenience. Ingredients: About The Ingredients REVIVE contains no chemicals, colouring...

Build your stack

Three tiers, not 12. Start with one, add the next when you are ready.

  1. 1
    ESSENTIALS

    Daily hydration and creatine

    The two daily basics: an electrolyte serve during or after training, and 3 to 5 g of creatine monohydrate with any meal. Consistency is what unlocks the benefit on both.

    New Leaf Creatine Monohydrate (180 Capsules) New Leaf Creatine Monohydrate (180 Capsules) R499.00 View →
  2. 2
    BUILD

    Electrolytes through summer

    A 30-sachet box of Revive sees most adults through a month of training. Add a sachet to the bottle for any session over 45 minutes or in real heat.

    Revive Daily Electrolytes RAW 30 Revive Daily Electrolytes RAW 30 R429.00 View →
  3. 3
    SPECIALTY

    Endurance and circulation support

    For longer aerobic sessions, an L-arginine or beetroot-based nitric oxide support can be useful 60 to 90 minutes before. Not needed for short or strength sessions.

    Natra Heal L-Arginine Capsules-60 Natra Heal L-Arginine Capsules-60 R119.00 View →

Common questions

Do I need to do a creatine loading phase?
No. Taking 3 to 5 g per day reaches full muscle saturation in about three to four weeks, which is the only thing that matters. Loading just gets you there faster while causing more bloating and digestive upset. Skip it.
When should I take electrolytes?
Before, during, or immediately after any session over 45 minutes, especially in warm weather. Heavy sweaters can use them daily through summer. They are not just a workout product, they help with general hydration on hot working days too.
Will creatine make me bloated or hold water?
Creatine pulls water intramuscularly, into the muscle cells, which is part of how it works. Some people see a 1 to 2 kg scale bump in the first month, which is muscle water, not fat or subcutaneous bloat. It usually settles.
Is creatine safe long term?
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied supplements in existence, with decades of safety data in healthy adults at 3 to 5 g per day. If you have existing kidney disease, talk to your doctor first. Otherwise, the long-term safety profile is excellent.
Do I need a stimulant pre-workout?
For most adults, no. If you are training in the morning and well-slept, coffee plus electrolytes covers it. Pre-workout blends are useful occasionally for hard, planned sessions. Daily caffeinated pre-workouts dull their own effect through tolerance fairly quickly.
What is the best supplement for muscle cramps?
Two things, in order: electrolyte replacement during training (sodium and potassium) and magnesium glycinate at night (200 to 400 mg). Most adult athlete cramping responds to one or both within a week.
Should I take protein powder?
Only if you struggle to hit roughly 1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight from food. For most adults, a scoop of whey or plant protein after training is a convenient way to close a gap, not a magic muscle builder. Whole-food protein is the priority.