There's a quieter, alternative way to think about supplementation. Not necessarily as a pill you take and forget about – but as an extension of what you'd eat if your diet were perfect: concentrated, bioavailable, whole-food nourishment in a capsule.
That's Terranova's founding philosophy. And it shows in everything from the ingredients they choose to the ones they deliberately leave out.
100% additive-free. 100% vegan. Nothing in the capsule that isn't actively feeding your body.
The MAGNIFOOD Difference
At the heart of every Terranova vitamin and mineral formula is something called the MAGNIFOOD Complex – a synergistic blend of whole foods and botanicals that typically makes up a significant portion of the product's total weight.
MAGNIFOOD isn't a marketing term. It's the nutritional infrastructure that surrounds every active ingredient:
- Whole-food co-factors that help the body recognise, absorb, and use each nutrient
- Phytonutrients that broaden the nutritional profile of every capsule
- Antioxidant-rich botanicals that protect the formula's ingredients from oxidative damage
- Synergistic enzymes that support how the body processes what it receives [1]
One of the key MAGNIFOOD ingredients is stabilised rice bran – a whole-food source that provides a wide array of antioxidants, B-vitamins, CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, tocopherols, magnesium, and natural prebiotic FOS [2]. It's present in most Terranova formulas, and it's a good example of the brand's philosophy: every ingredient has a purpose, and no space is wasted.
Fresh Freeze-Dried Botanicals
Many of the botanical ingredients in Terranova products are fresh freeze-dried – a process that removes moisture at low temperatures, preserving virtually all of the original plant chemistry, including heat-sensitive enzymes that conventional drying destroys [1].
The difference matters. Freeze-dried botanicals concentrate every compound in exactly the same ratio as the fresh plant – nothing lost, nothing altered. Terranova sources the botanicals in its products primarily from Eclectic Institute, a certified organic herb farm in Oregon, where plants are freeze-dried at the source within hours of harvest in an environmentally sustainable way that reflects the brand's core values [1].
The Terranova Range – Find What's Right for You
Terranova spans five core areas of health. Here's what's in each – and who it's designed for:
General Health
Terranova's general health range covers the nutritional foundations that support daily energy, immunity, mood, and overall function. The Living Multinutrient is one of the range favourites: a comprehensive multivitamin and multimineral built around an extensive MAGNIFOOD complex that includes 23 essential vitamins and minerals as well as 16 whole foods and botanicals. Alongside it, the B Complex with Vitamin C and Zinc formulas each bring the same additive-free, food-state approach to the nutrients most commonly depleted by modern life.
Good for: anyone building a clean, whole-food nutritional foundation.
Pregnancy
Terranova's pregnancy range is built for the nutritional demands of conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period – using the most bioavailable forms available. Folate is provided as calcium L-methylfolate – the active, body-ready form that doesn't require conversion and may be better utilised by women with MTHFR gene variants that affect folate metabolism [3]. B12 is always methylcobalamin. Iron, where present, is Ferrochel™ iron bisglycinate – gentle on the digestive system and significantly better absorbed than standard iron supplements.
The Prenatal Multivitamin brings all of this together in one comprehensive formula, with no additives and a MAGNIFOOD complex that provides the whole-food co-factors pregnancy nutrition specifically benefits from – e.g. citrus bioflavonoids (plant pigments) that naturally occur alongside Vitamin C to protect it from oxidation and improve cellular uptake and absorption [1].
Good for: women planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Gut and Liver
A healthy digestive system and a functioning liver are the foundation of how every other nutrient gets absorbed and used. Terranova's gut and liver range supports both.
The Digestive Enzyme Complex is a good example of Terranova's whole-food philosophy applied to digestion. The formula combines a broad-spectrum plant-based enzyme blend with a base of traditional digestive botanicals – fennel seed, ginger, artichoke leaf, cardamom, and gentian root – that have supported digestive comfort in herbal medicine for centuries. The enzyme complex itself covers the full range of what the digestive system encounters: protease for proteins, amylase and glucoamylase for carbohydrates and starches, lactase for dairy, alpha-galactosidase for legumes and cruciferous vegetables, lipase for fats, and invertase for sugars. Together, they may help the body break down a broad range of foods more effectively – making nutrients more available for absorption and reducing the digestive load that can cause bloating and discomfort.
The Probiotic with Prebiotics offers targeted microbiome support, while Dandelion, Artichoke & Cysteine supports the liver's natural detoxification pathways – using bitter botanicals that have been valued in traditional herbal medicine for this purpose for hundreds of years. Together, the range addresses digestion, microbiome balance, and liver function as a connected system rather than isolated concerns.
Good for: anyone focusing on digestive comfort, microbiome balance, liver detoxification, or nutrient absorption.
Beauty
Terranova's beauty range works from the inside out – targeting the nutritional processes that determine skin, hair, and nail health at a cellular level.
Hyaluronic Acid Complex features ExceptionHYAL® Star – the world's first full-spectrum molecular weight hyaluronic acid, combining low, medium, and high molecular weight forms for both deep tissue and surface skin support, and has been shown to support skin hydration and reduce the visible signs of ageing [3].
Vollagen offers a 100% vegan collagen support formula – providing the amino acids, phytonutrients, and co-factors the body uses to synthesise its own collagen, rather than relying on animal-derived collagen that may not survive digestion intact.
Terranova Beauty Complex brings together 18 active ingredients in a single capsule – and every one earns its place. Built around MSM for collagen and keratin support, the formula pairs it with a food-forward botanical base: horsetail, gotu kola, sea buckthorn, bilberry, cacao, and pumpkin seed, alongside skin-specific micronutrients – Vitamin C, Vitamin A, biotin, B5, and zinc – for comprehensive skin, hair, and nail nourishment from within.
Good for: anyone supporting skin from within, addressing hair and nail health, or looking for a vegan alternative to collagen supplements.
Antioxidants
Every Terranova formula carries inherent antioxidant support through its MAGNIFOOD complex. But for those wanting targeted, high-potency antioxidant protection, the Astaxanthin Complex stands apart.
Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae – one of the most concentrated antioxidant compounds found in nature. Unlike many antioxidants, astaxanthin is both fat and water-soluble, allowing it to work across the full spectrum of cell membranes and tissues. It may help support skin health, eye health, cardiovascular function, and the body's natural response to inflammation.
In Terranova's formula, 4 mg of natural astaxanthin is paired with a MAGNIFOOD complex of whole-food botanicals including kale, sea buckthorn, and spirulina – each contributing their own phytonutrient and antioxidant profile alongside it.
Good for: anyone looking for broad antioxidant protection, supporting skin and eye health, or managing everyday oxidative stress.
Vegan Nutritional Support
A plant-based diet creates specific nutritional gaps that are worth addressing directly. Terranova formulated its range with vegan nutrition in mind.
Easy Iron provides Ferrochel™ iron bisglycinate – a form that may support healthy iron levels without the constipation and digestive discomfort associated with most iron supplements.
Good for: vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who wants their supplements to match their values.
What ties every Terranova product together isn't a category or a health goal. It's a way of thinking about what a supplement should be: food the body recognises, in forms it can use.
If you're new to the brand, the best place to start is wherever your health needs are clearest. Browse the full range, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you find what's right for your routine.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider or a qualified paediatric specialist before making any changes to your child's treatment, supplement routine, or health management plan. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare provider.
