Founded 2008 by Neil Butterfield · Colorado Springs · Johannesburg roots
Mineralife
South African founder, Colorado lab, fulvic acid liquid minerals built for absorption.
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The brand's central claim is mechanistic, not aspirational. Minerals in capsule form rely on stomach acid and intestinal transporters to liberate and absorb the active element. Liquid ionic minerals (where the mineral is already dissociated into its charged form and suspended in fulvic acid) bypass much of that bottleneck. Fulvic acid in particular acts as a carrier molecule, escorting minerals across the intestinal wall and into cells. Mineralife is one of the few brands building the entire line around this absorption mechanism rather than treating it as a marketing afterthought.
It does not matter how much magnesium is on the label if your body cannot actually absorb it. We built Mineralife around the absorption question first.Neil Butterfield, Founder, Mineralife Nutraceuticals
What makes them different
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Ionic Liquid Form
Minerals are pre-dissociated into their charged ionic form and suspended in liquid. This bypasses much of the stomach-acid dependent breakdown step that limits absorption from capsules and tablets.
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Fulvic Acid Carrier
CHD-FA fulvic acid is included as a transporter molecule. Fulvic acid binds minerals and escorts them across intestinal membranes, increasing the proportion that actually reaches cells.
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South African Ingredient Origin
The CHD-FA at the centre of the formulations is sourced through a long-standing partnership with a South African biotech, the same compound that has been peer-reviewed for its absorption-enhancing properties.
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Mechanism Over Marketing
The brand's entire positioning is built on bioavailability, not megadosing. The label numbers are lower than many competitors precisely because the absorbed amount per dose is what matters, not the printed dose.
The shelf favourites
The handful we reach for most. Ranked by what actually sells, with the why for each.
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Mineralife IP 6 600mg 90 Veg Capsules
R339.00
IP-6 (inositol hexaphosphate) is a chelating compound studied for its role in binding excess iron and supporting cellular detoxification. The 600mg dose is the practical clinical dose, not a token amount.
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Mineralife Memory Guard 450mg 60 veg capsules
R359.00
A cognitive-support blend formulated around mineral cofactors that the brain uses for neurotransmitter synthesis. Designed to be taken daily as part of a long-term cognitive maintenance protocol.
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Mineralife Daily Multiple Supplement 240ml
R479.00
The flagship liquid multi-mineral. 240ml is roughly a 30 to 60 day supply depending on dose, and the liquid format means full absorption from day one without waiting for capsules to dissolve.
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Minearalife Calcium and Magnesium 240ml
R639.00
Calcium and magnesium in a single liquid serving, in a 2:1 ratio aligned to common dietary practice. Best for bone health, cramping, and sleep support when taken in the evening.
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Shop the full Mineralife range below.
All Mineralife products ↓
Mineralife Daily Multiple Supplement 240ml
Mineralife IP 6 600mg 90 Veg Capsules
Minearalife Calcium and Magnesium 240ml
Mineralife Memory Guard 450mg 60 veg capsules
Touring the range
Three doorways into the brand: entry, classic, specialty.
The Daily Multi liquid
If you are new to liquid minerals, the Daily Multiple Supplement is the broadest entry point. One liquid dose covers the core mineral profile (calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, trace minerals) in absorbable form.
Targeted mineral pairs
Once the Daily Multi is in place, the Calcium and Magnesium 240ml is the next layer for bone density, sleep, and muscle recovery, especially for adults over 40 or anyone training hard.
IP-6 and Memory Guard
These are the targeted protocols. IP-6 for detoxification and iron-binding, Memory Guard for cognitive support. Both are used in defined clinical contexts rather than as everyday baselines.
What the brand stands behind
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Founded 2008
Established by Neil Butterfield in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over fifteen years of mineral formulation experience.
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GMP Manufactured
Produced in Good Manufacturing Practice certified facilities aligned with US FDA dietary supplement standards.
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CHD-FA Fulvic Acid
Includes a clinically researched, peer-reviewed fulvic acid compound sourced through a long-standing South African biotech partnership.
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Ionic Mineral Form
Minerals are supplied in pre-dissociated ionic form for direct cellular uptake rather than as compounds requiring digestive breakdown.
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Practitioner Grade
Used by integrative health practitioners in the US and South Africa, with formulations designed for clinical, not casual, supplementation.
About this brand
Common questions customers ask about the brand and its products.