Jalramet + Diaglucide must be taken with Meal 1 every day without exception. Jalramet also taken with Meal 3. Diaglucide (Gliclazide) is a sulfonylurea — skipping or delaying causes hypoglycemia risk. Never skip meals.
Testosterone production, sperm DNA integrity, immune function, tissue repair. Also provides 40mcg Selenium per dose. Zinc and Magnesium compete for absorption — always morning, Magnesium always night.
2
Magnesium Glycinate
Biogen · 60 tabs
~R290–R350
DOSE
2 tabs daily — never with Zinc
TIMING
Before bed at 22:00 BEFORE BED⚠️ NEVER with Zinc
FORM
Glycinate — best absorbed, gentlest on stomach, crosses blood-brain barrier
WHY YOU'RE TAKING THIS
Sleep quality, muscle recovery, nerve function, fatigue reduction, blood sugar regulation, chronic pain management. Glycinate form gives better sleep onset than oxide or citrate. Critical for gym recovery.
3
Methylcobalamin B12
Solal · 60 tabs
~R270.99
DOSE
1 tab daily — dissolve under tongue (sublingual)
TIMING
Morning meal — sublingual before swallowing MEAL 1⚠️ SEPARATE from Vitamin C by 2hrs
FORM
Methylcobalamin — active form, superior to cyanocobalamin
WHY YOU'RE TAKING THIS
Correcting Metformin-induced B12 depletion — non-negotiable on long-term Metformin. Nerve function and thigh tingling (suspected B12 neuropathy). Energy, mood, DNA synthesis, sperm health. Vitamin C degrades B12 — always separate by 2+ hours.
4
Vitamin D3 + K2 + Selenium
NRF · 30 caps
~R149.99
DOSE
2 caps daily = 2000–4000 IU D3 + K2 + Selenium
TIMING
Morning — take with fatty food MEAL 1FAT SOLUBLE
⚠️ FLAG
Vitamin D blood level NOT YET TESTED — raise at next Dr Botha visit
WHY YOU'RE TAKING THIS
Insulin sensitivity, testosterone support, immune function, bone health. K2 directs calcium to bones not arteries. Also provides Selenium — cross-check total selenium across all supplements. Target: 150–200mcg daily total.
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Selenium Complex
Vital · 90 tabs (Zinc 15mg + Selenium 60mcg)
Check in store
DOSE
1 tab daily = 60mcg Selenium + 15mg Zinc
TIMING
Morning meal MEAL 1
⚠️ FLAG
You get Selenium from Zinc Complex and D3+K2 as well. Keep total across all sources at 150–200mcg daily. Do not exceed 400mcg.
WHY YOU'RE TAKING THIS
Sperm DNA fragmentation protection, antioxidant defence, thyroid function, immune support. Critical fertility supplement given the 7-year conception journey.
6
Omega-3 Isolate 1000mg
Biogen · 90 softgels
~R199.99–R219.99
DOSE
4 softgels daily — 2 morning + 2 evening
TIMING
Split dose — always with food MEAL 1MEAL 3
CONTENT
180mg EPA + 120mg DHA = 300mg combined per softgel · ~1200mg EPA+DHA daily
WHY YOU'RE TAKING THIS
Cardiovascular health, inflammation reduction, insulin sensitivity, sperm DNA protection, brain and nerve function, joint support for chronic injuries. Split dosing improves absorption and reduces fish burps.
7
Vitamin C 1000mg
Biogen · 60 caps
~R199.99
DOSE
1 cap daily = 1000mg Ascorbic Acid
TIMING
Morning meal MEAL 1⚠️ 2hrs away from B12
WHY YOU'RE TAKING THIS
Antioxidant protection, immune function, collagen synthesis for joint and tissue repair, sperm DNA protection, iron absorption support. Vitamin C degrades B12 — always keep at least 2 hours between them.