Free guide · 25 pages
The Healthy Ageing Supplement Guide
What's worth taking after 40, what's worth testing first, and what you can skip. Plain language, every claim referenced.
- A short list ranked by the strength of the evidence
- When a blood test should come before a purchase
- A simple daily plan you can start this week
What's inside
25 pages, no fluff
- What changes after 40Muscle, strength and why we age, in plain words, with the habits that matter most.
- Protein and the leucine gapHow much you need, how to spread it, and where essential amino acids fit.
- Magnesium and vitamin DCommon gaps, the right forms, and why testing beats guessing.
- B12, folate and vitamin KWho runs low, what to test, and what South African fortification already covers.
- Creatine, goal by goalStrength, everyday function, bone and memory: what the research does and doesn't show.
- Menopause, memory and hormonesMaca, DHEA, citicoline and the popular options that don't hold up.
- What to skip, and your medicationSupplements to avoid, plus a table of interactions to ask your doctor about.
- Every supplement at a glanceOne summary table, a simple daily plan and 73 references.
How it works
Every supplement gets a clear verdict
Strong evidence, broad relevance after 40, low risk. Get these right first.
Good evidence for a specific goal or a common gap. Choose based on your situation.
Useful if you're low, unhelpful or risky if you're not. Ask for a blood test first.
Weak evidence, unknown doses, or real downsides for most people.
Meet Bare
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Bare is a supplement brand from Durban, made for people who intend to still be training in ten years. We keep formulas short, print every dose on the label and skip the proprietary blends, so you can see exactly what you're taking.
- Made in South AfricaFormulated and manufactured in SAHPRA and ISO accredited facilities.
- Every dose on the labelNo proprietary blends. Our amino profile is set against the ISSN's 2023 position stand.
- 60-day money-backFinish the tub. If nothing changes, we refund it.
- Ships from Durban2–4 working days anywhere in South Africa. Free delivery over R1,250.
Buy any 2 Bare Aminos, get Pure Electrolytes free. Added automatically at checkout. Repeats with every 2.
Build a boxThe range
The range, built for the years ahead
Short labels, full doses and nothing hidden. Start with the Foundation tier in your guide, then use what fits your gaps.
Bare Aminos
Nine essential amino acids, 5,000mg per serve with 2g of leucine.
- 2g of leucine, the share ageing muscle needs to respond (ISSN 2023)
- Supports recovery and lean muscle
- About 20 calories, a top-up alongside your food
Pure Creatine
5g of creatine monohydrate per sachet, and nothing else.
- The most-studied strength ingredient there is
- More reps at the same weight
- One sachet a day, any time of day
Pure Electrolytes
Sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium in a single-serve sachet.
- Put back what the sweat took
- No sugar, no sweetener, no flavour system
- Stack two on long or hot days
Hydrating Aminos
The full Bare Aminos formula plus sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
- Replace the salts you sweat out
- Recover while you're still training
- One bottle instead of two products
In their words
Rated 4.3 out of 5 by verified buyers
Game changer… I feel energised again at 54
As a 60 something triathlete I was pleasantly surprised by the extent of my recovery as well as waking up refreshed.
The product really assisted me in my preparation trainings for my first comrades marathon and I finished the race my first time at 56yrs
Stop guessing what to take
Free, referenced and written in plain language for active adults over 40.
This guide is general education, not medical advice. Speak to your doctor before starting a supplement if you take medication or have a medical condition.