— Independent Voices

The pharmacists, practitioners and athletes who take Super Health Essentials themselves.

We could tell you our products are good. It's much more useful when a community pharmacist with a 12-year career, a dentist who's passionate about preventative health, a naturopathic nutritionist, and two of Ireland's best-known endurance athletes tell you in their own words.

Kate Kennedy

Kate Kennedy Pharmacist

Dr Anne O'Donnell.

Dr Anne O'Donnell. Dentist

Deirdre O'Donoghue.

Deirdre O'Donoghue. Nutritionist

Catherina McKiernan

Catherina McKiernan Marathon Champion

Michelle Cox

Michelle Cox Sports Nutritionist

Kate Kennedy. Your fellow pharmacist.
Community Pharmacist · 12+ Years Recommending
- Community Pharmacist · 12+ Years Recommending

Kate Kennedy. Your fellow pharmacist.

Pharmacist and owner of Liberty Pharmacy in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, since 2007. Marathon runner, gym-goer, and a daily user of the full Super Health Essentials range.

Kate has been recommending Super Health Essentials products from her counter for over twelve years. She doesn't only stock them — she takes five different products herself, every single day, around her shifts and her training. When customers in her pharmacy ask about joint stiffness, bone health, post-menopausal aches, energy, gut health or supporting heart health alongside medication, Kate tells them exactly what she takes herself.

Kate on Joint Essentials
“I have great belief in the people behind these products. People come into my pharmacy every day who are very tired, stiff and struggling to move comfortably. I always go to Joint Essentials. The collagen supports normal connective tissue and the MSM is included as part of this comprehensive formula. I am a firm believer in this product.”
Kate on Brain & Body Essentials — Her Personal Favourite
"My favourite is Brain and Body Essentials. I find it is a great all-rounder. It is great for energy, for keeping your body right, for gut health, and for keeping everything functioning well. It is easy to incorporate into a daily routine and covers multiple areas in one product, including gut health which is key for immunity."
Kate on Heart Essentials
"Heart Essentials was one of the first products we stocked and remains a key supplement. It supports energy, blood flow and general heart health. It works alongside daily routines without issue. Heart Essentials and Joint Essentials are your two daily non-negotiables once you reach a certain age."
Kate on Cholesterol Essentials
"Cholesterol Essentials is very popular due to its mix of ingredients. It is easy to take, very palatable. It is often the starting point for those who have been advised by their GP to monitor their cholesterol. If you have a family history of heart concerns, Cholesterol Essentials and Heart Essentials together are what I would recommend."
Kate on Omega 3 Essentials
"Omega 3 is a high-potency fish oil. It is very good for overall health. It is a natural complement to Heart Essentials, and it also supports brain function — the brain is roughly 60 percent fat, and Omega 3 is an essential part of the diet for that reason."
Own Daily Routine
"Working in a busy pharmacy I'm on my feet all day. On top of that I'm in the gym in the mornings and trying to stay active. My mainstay is Brain and Body Essentials. I take it in the morning with breakfast. In the evening after running, I take Joint Essentials. I find I'm not stiff getting out of bed the next morning, which tells me it's working."
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Dr Anne O'Donnell. Dentist by profession. Prevention by personal passion.
Dentist · Preventative Health Advocate
— Dentist · Preventative Health Advocate

Dr Anne O'Donnell. Dentist by profession. Prevention by personal passion.

A practising dentist whose own daily routine reflects a strong personal belief in looking after the body before something goes wrong — particularly the cardiovascular system, cholesterol levels, and bone density. She takes Joint Essentials, Heart Essentials and Cholesterol Essentials herself.

Dr O'Donnell is one of the most consistent voices in our community for the principle of looking after yourself before something goes wrong. As a dentist she sees first-hand how preventative care beats reactive treatment — and she applies the same logic to the rest of the body. Her own routine focuses on supporting the cardiovascular system and maintaining healthy bones and joints.

Dr O'Donnell on Heart Essentials
"Heart Essentials is a nitric oxide supplement. It contains many active ingredients for general heart health. The discovery of nitric oxide was significant enough to win the Nobel Prize for Medicine back in 1998. Our bodies produce more nitric oxide when we are younger, and natural production declines as we age. Heart Essentials helps support that — meaning more oxygen-rich blood flowing through the body and helping it function at its best."
Dr O'Donnell on Cholesterol Essentials
"Cholesterol Essentials is for anyone who wants to look after their cholesterol levels as part of a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition and regular movement matter the most — but a daily supplement like this one, built around oat beta-glucan, can fit nicely into a sensible long-term routine. It is easy to take, and many people find it gives them a lovely full feeling throughout the day."
Dr O'Donnell on Joint Essentials
"Joint Essentials is a unique blend of active ingredients, vitamins and minerals. The primary ingredient is collagen. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. It is all in one tub, one daily scoop — making it easy to incorporate into any daily routine."
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Deirdre O'Donoghue. Reads every label first.
Naturopathic Nutritionist · Mother of Three
Dentist · Preventative Health Advocate

Deirdre O'Donoghue. Reads every label first.

Naturopathic nutritionist who works with clients to get to the root cause of their symptoms. Runs her own practice, works with a second organisation, and is a mother of three teenagers.

Deirdre is the practitioner in our community most likely to read every ingredient on a label before recommending it to a client. The fact that she chose to take Joint Essentials and Brain & Body Essentials herself — and now recommends both of them in her practice — is one of the strongest endorsements the brand has.

Deirdre on Joint Essentials
"I would absolutely recommend this product. As a nutritionist I look at the ingredients on everything. What I really like about the Super Health Essentials products is that they are not only giving you the nutrients you need for good joint health, they are actually also giving you the cofactors. Vitamin D, for example — you actually need Vitamin K to absorb it. They are not only giving you what helps with your ligaments and cartilage, they are giving you all the nutrients to help absorb them. It is a full package. Without a doubt I would recommend it to others."
Deirdre's Own Experience
"I started taking Joint Essentials and within about a week I noticed I didn't have those creaks anymore. The discomfort in my hip wasn't there. I ran out of it once and noticed the discomfort coming back, so I got more — and now it's just part of my daily routine. I have a cup, fill it with water, put in my scoop of Joint Essentials and just sip it through the morning. It tastes like lemonade. Very easy to drink."
Deirdre on Brain & Body Essentials
“One of my favourite subjects is brain health — I run a five-week brain health programme myself. The Brain and Body supplement has all the essential amino acids, which are so important to make us feel good. They are responsible for building neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. It also includes the probiotics, prebiotics and the digestive enzymes we need to break down food. It is definitely working on the brain and on the entire body. Another one I would have no doubt in recommending to anyone.”
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Catherina McKiernan. Still putting in the miles.
Marathon Champion · 8+ Years on the Range
— Marathon Champion · 8+ Years on the Range

Catherina McKiernan. Still putting in the miles.

One of the most decorated Irish endurance athletes of all time. Berlin, London and Amsterdam Marathon Champion. Four World Cross Country silver medals. European Gold. Has been taking Super Health Essentials products every day for over eight years.

Catherina has earned the right to be picky about what she puts into her body — and she has been. She started with Joint Essentials, added Heart Essentials a few years later, and has more recently added Magnesium Essentials and Brain & Body Essentials to her daily routine. Four products. Every day. For an athlete who still trains and races, that's about as straightforward an endorsement as you can get.

Catherina on Joint Essentials
"I wanted to try Joint Essentials before I would endorse it. With all the running I've done and the miles I still put in, I wanted something that would help keep my joints and bones healthy. Joint Essentials combines all the ingredients you need — glucosamine, collagen, vitamins and minerals — giving your joints and bones overall support. It is all in one tub so there is no need for multiple supplements. If you're feeling stiff or sore, or maybe not moving the way you used to, Joint Essentials is for you."
Catherina on Heart Essentials
"I take Heart Essentials every morning before I go out running and it gives me a great boost of energy. It is a special blend of L-arginine and L-citrulline and it supports a healthy heart and circulation. I get a great boost when I am out running. Super Health Essentials is an Irish company and these are Guaranteed Irish products. It is important that we support them."
Catherina on Magnesium Essentials
"Magnesium Essentials has become an important part of my routine — it supports normal muscle function, helps with hydration as part of a balanced approach, and it's the one I take when I'm winding down at the end of a training day. The tropical flavour is genuinely lovely. For anyone who's active or struggles with sleep, this is one to consider."
Catherina on Brain & Body Essentials
"Brain and Body is the all-rounder. Thirty-eight active ingredients in one scoop — for general daily nutrition, for gut health, and with a few ingredients for focus and mood. As an athlete I value something that does multiple things in one. It earns its place in my daily routine."
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Michelle Cox. Reads the label twice.
Sports Nutritionist · 2x World Record Holder · European Champion
Sports Nutritionist · 2x World Record Holder · European Champion

Michelle Cox. Reads the label twice.

Naturopathic nutritionist who works with clients to get to the root cause of their symptoms. Runs her own practice, works with a second organisation, and is a mother of three teenagers.

Michelle's endorsement carries unusual weight. She has both the formal nutrition knowledge to scrutinise an ingredient list and the practical experience of an elite athlete who needs supplements to actually do something — not sit in a cupboard. She started with Joint Essentials when she was sceptical, and over time added Heart and Magnesium.

Michelle on Joint Essentials — Her Favourite
"As a nutritionist I'm really particular about what I put into my body. I was sceptical at first — but I looked at the ingredients and Joint Essentials contained everything I look for: chondroitin, glucosamine, Vitamin D, all the right cofactors. Within a couple of weeks I noticed a significant difference. I was able to get back training hard again. I'd definitely recommend this product. I love that it's made here in Ireland."
Michelle on Heart Essentials
"Heart Essentials is one I'd recommend for anyone interested in supporting their cardiovascular system, energy levels and recovery. Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart, and the L-arginine and L-citrulline blend gives a noticeable lift before training. It is a sensible daily addition."
Michelle on Magnesium Essentials
"Magnesium Essentials is a great formula — five forms in one scoop, with Vitamin D and K2 to support absorption. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, which is exactly what active people are looking for. The tropical flavour goes down easily. As always, follow the label and your own GP's advice if you have specific medical conditions."
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— What They All Agree On

Five different professionals. The same conclusions.

The five voices on this page have very different backgrounds — community pharmacy, healthcare, naturopathic nutrition, marathon running, and sports nutrition.

01.

The cofactors matter as much as the headline ingredients.

Both Deirdre (the nutritionist) and Michelle (the sports nutritionist) called this out independently — that having Vitamin D and Vitamin K together in the same scoop matters because one helps the body absorb the other. It's the kind of detail that gets overlooked in cheaper, single-ingredient supplements.

— Deirdre O'Donoghue · Michelle Cox

02.

One scoop beats juggling multiple bottles.

Kate, Dr O'Donnell, Catherina and Michelle all independently make the same point: combining the active ingredients into one daily scoop makes a routine sustainable. Nobody actually keeps up with seven separate bottles for very long.

— Kate Kennedy · Dr O'Donnell · Catherina McKiernan · Michelle Cox

03.

Made in Ireland is part of the appeal.

Every single one of them mentions it. For Catherina and Michelle it's about supporting an Irish company. For Kate and Deirdre it's about knowing the manufacturer and the ingredients. For Dr O'Donnell it's the Guaranteed Irish standard. The Irish-made point matters across all five professional perspectives.

— All five

— Not Sure Where to Start?

Five different professionals. One starting point.

Joint Essentials is the only product that every single person on this page either takes or recommends. If you don't know where to start, start there.

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Or call Catherine directly on 086 811 4223 — she'll talk you through the right combination for you.