Doppelherz®, Germany’s number one healthcare brand and globally recognised for its high-quality supplements, is now officially available in South Africa.

Celebrating over a century of promoting wellness, Doppelherz® blends tradition with scientific innovation to support runners’ unique health needs. The brand proudly debuted to the local athletic community at the recent Cape Town Cycle Tour 2025, highlighting its dedication to active lifestyles.

Trusted Globally, Now Local
Doppelherz® consistently ranks as Germany’s top healthcare brand in food retail and drugstores (NielsenIQ Market Track 2025). Additionally, Reader’s Digest Germany has named Doppelherz® the Most Trusted Brand in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements category. With a strong presence in more than 60 countries, Doppelherz® sets an international benchmark for supplement quality, effectiveness, and trustworthiness.

Doppelherz® supplements are tailored to meet physical demands:

• Energy Levels: Maintain peak energy throughout your most challenging runs, helping you push past fatigue

• Muscle function and bone strength: Supports cartilage health, joint mobility and muscle function and helps maintain strong bones.

• Immune Strength: Strengthen immunity to minimise training interruptions and avoid setbacks caused by illness.

• Heart and Cardiovascular Health: Provides essential cardiovascular support to keep your heart healthy, especially during endurance activities.

Dr Inga Koopmann, Scientific Consultant at Doppelherz®, emphasises the importance of a balanced mineral intake for runners: “Physical activity triggers rapid shifts in intramuscular calcium, essential for muscle contraction, while magnesium ensures consistent energy availability and muscle relaxation. Maintaining an optimal balance between calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D is vital for peak muscle performance and efficient recovery.”

Recent studies suggest runners and other athletes may require a 10-20% increase in magnesium intake due to higher mineral losses during exercise (Tarsitano et al., 2024). Doppelherz® products have been meticulously developed to meet these elevated demands.

Essential Launch Products for Runners

Doppelherz® has launched in South Africa with 12 products in the range and four that suit those with an active lifestyle:

• Doppelherz® aktiv Joints 1200 ULTRA: High-strength glucosamine supports joint mobility and cartilage health

• Doppelherz® aktiv Magnesium + Calcium + D3: Effectively reduces muscle cramps, promotes muscle function, and supports bone strength by optimising mineral absorption.

• Doppelherz® aktiv Immuno: Strengthens immune defenses helping runners maintain consistent training schedules during peak performance periods.

• Doppelherz® aktiv Coenzyme Q10 (with Hawthorn and B vitamins): Boosts cardiovascular health, help enhances endurance and naturally increases energy levels for improved performance.

Conveniently available at selected independent pharmacies throughout South African and Namibia and online at www.ivohealth.co.za, Doppelherz® supplements can be effortlessly incorporated into your daily running routine.

Explore the complete range and experience German quality – run stronger, recover quicker, and reach your following personal best with Doppelherz®. Complementary medicines, combination products, and health supplements. The unregistered medicines have not been evaluated by SAHPRA for quality, safety, or intended use.

For further details, visit www.doppelherz.co.za.

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