When Cork-based GP Dr. Doireann O’Leary went on the hunt for Irish-made Marine collagen for her personal use, to her surprise, her search drew a blank. Despite several Irish-owned businesses selling collagen products, not one of them had sourced their ingredients from right here in Ireland.
Recognising the huge potential to harness the abundant resources of our native shores, Dr. Doireann embarked on a groundbreaking mission. Her goal was to become the first Irish-owned company to procure 100% pure marine collagen from Ireland. Her unwavering efforts were a success, with Supplements Made Simple proudly sourcing its hydrolysed collagen from the resplendent shores of Wexford.
Following months of development and testing, Dr. Doireann first launched her Marine Collagen with Vitamin C daily supplement in July 2023. She knew once people tried it, they’d love it – because she herself had experienced visible results after taking it for six months. Not only that, but with a refreshing taste and simple dose, it suited her busy lifestyle.
However, what she didn’t anticipate was the overwhelming demand there would be for her product. Within four days of its initial launch, all 1,000 units were completely sold out. The second release witnessed the same number of units vanishing in half the time.
Now, less than four months down the road, Dr. Doireann is not only relaunching her inaugural evidence-based Collagen and Vitamin C under Supplements Made Simple, but also introducing a fresh innovation – Collagen Plus. This addition provides customers with a variety of flavours and dosage options, enabling them to tailor their choices to their unique skincare needs and goals.
“The original strawberry and lemon flavour Marine Collagen with Vitamin C has been hugely popular with my customers; they’re seeing results for themselves with increased skin radiance and elasticity, reduced fine lines and wrinkles as well as improved hair and nails,” says Dr Doireann. “The evidence shows that doses ranging from 2.5g to 10g of hydrolysed marine collagen achieve cosmetic dermatological results”
Both the original Marine Collagen with Vitamin C and the new Collagen Plus are manufactured using science-backed hydrolysed marine collagen, include vitamin C for added collagen matrix support, are scientifically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles whilst increasing hydration and elasticity of the skin, and can be taken at one to two sachets daily, meaning customers can take doses of 2.5g to 10g, depending on their preferences.
The Supplements Made Simple range is developed personally by Dr. Doireann and is scientifically proven to improve health. The full range includes Vitamin D, Folic Acid, Omega 3 Fish Oil, Magnesium, a Vitamin D3 Spray, a Vitamin B12 Spray, the bestselling Marine Collagen with Vitamin C, and the brand-new Collagen Plus.
Collagen Plus, €54.99 for 30 sachets, Marine Collagen with Vitamin C, €39.99 for 30 sachets, and the full Supplements Made Simple range is available in pharmacies nationwide and online at supplementsmadesimple.ie.
