PatchWorks - Topical Vitamin Patches

25/02/2026

🦋 Our top 5 recommended supplements to support your thyroid:

If you’re female, you’re around 5–8 times more likely to develop a thyroid disorder, with research showing around 1 in 8 women will experience a thyroid issue in their lifetime 🤯.

But there are steps you can take to support your thyroid, and one of the most effective is as simple as taking the right supplements 🙌.

Your thyroid relies on certain vitamins and minerals to produce, activate and regulate hormones properly. Here are your 5 thyroid essentials 🧡:

1️⃣ Iodine

Your thyroid can’t make thyroid hormones without enough iodine. In fact, thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are made from iodine and the amino acid tyrosine. Not getting enough can lead to reduced hormone production and a slower metabolism 🐌.

2️⃣ Selenium

Another must-have mineral which your body needs to convert the inactive thyroid hormone T4 into the active form, T3. Low levels can lead to slower thyroid function and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain and feeling cold 🥶.

3️⃣ Zinc

Zinc helps with thyroid hormone production and also supports how those hormones signal to your other cells, making sure your body can actually keep your energy, metabolism and temperature steady 💪.

4️⃣ B Vitamins

B vitamins help convert food into energy and assist with hormone metabolism. B12 deficiency is more common in people with thyroid disorders, particularly autoimmune ones. So if this is a concern, try topping up your B12 😊.

5️⃣ Vitamin A

Vitamin A plays a role in regulating TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), the signal from your brain telling your thyroid how hard to work. If you’re low in vitamin A, that signalling can be disrupted, throwing your thyroid hormones off track 😩.

And guess what? Our handy T-Synergy Patch contains ALL 5 of these thyroid supporting goodies 🌟.

Get yours here: https://linkly.link/2baEl

22/02/2026

Tired… even after a full night’s sleep? 😴

Maybe your thyroid is to blame 🦋…

This butterfly-shaped gland is essential for a healthy metabolism and synthesising hormones you need for 100s of bodily processes ⚡️. It plays a HUGE role in your energy, metabolism, mood, and body temperature 🌡️.

Yet up to 60% of people with a thyroid condition are unaware they have it, meaning many are living with symptoms for years before they realise the cause 😔.

Here are some of the sneaky symptoms which you might not connect to thyroid imbalance:

✨ Constant fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix
✨ Brain fog and poor concentration
✨ Always feeling cold
✨ Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
✨ Low mood, feeling flat, or unmotivated

On their own, these symptoms might seem random. But if you’re experiencing them together, it could be a sign that your thyroid isn’t working properly 🚩

Want to find out more? Look out for our new blog, where we’ll be sharing all the telltale symptoms your thyroid function might be subpar 👀. PLUS the must-have supplements that could help support thyroid health 💪.

20/02/2026

💛 Why Sadie started PatchWorks...

After years of living with ME/CFS and later Lyme disease, our founder Sadie found that standard supplements weren’t supporting her recovery 😫. Digestive issues and poor absorption meant that tablets often fell short, something backed up by research suggesting up to 50% of nutrients can be lost during digestion 😦.

Then Sadie discovered transdermal vitamin patches, where the active ingredients are delivered slowly, throughout the day, via the skin, bypassing the gut. For her, this was a game changer, and made a huge difference to how she felt ☺️.

At the time, patches were difficult to access in the UK and EU, so in 2018, Sadie created PatchWorks to change that. Hoping to establish a brand to support people who struggle with traditional supplements: including those with gut conditions ✅, absorption issues ✅, bariatric patients ✅, or anyone who simply doesn't like taking pills!

The simple, effective way to take your vitamins, with no pills to swallow and measurable results. Find out more here ➡️ https://linkly.link/2bDBu

18/02/2026

🥱 Tired all the time? Our customers were too...

Until they tried the B12 Plus patch and enjoyed reduced fatigue, better focus and concentration, increased energy, and so much more!

But don't take our word for it, here are just some of the benefits our happy customers have been LOVING 🤩:

⚡ More energy and get up and go, with no pesky side effects:
“Easy to use without side effects, improved energy and less lethargic.”

⚡ A daily energy boost that actually makes a difference to how you feel:
"This is a daily must do I feel energised and less brain fog using these daily patches worth every penny for my sanity ."

⚡ Energy support with no pills to swallow, or tummy upsets:
"Love these patches . Gives me the energy I need . Also great as it misses having to take tablets and avoids sensitive tummy . These patches work great for me and supply my needs"

⚡ Real support for fatigue and low energy:
"Super good for energy. My boyfriend uses these as he struggles with neurological issues and fatigue."

⚡ A fast-acting way to increase energy some customers are hailing as a total gamechanger:
"These patches have helped a lot with energy levels - on day one it was like someone had flicked a switch and turned the lights on"

Discover the B12 Plus effect for yourself: https://linkly.link/2anAV

15/02/2026

💡 New blog: Which type of collagen supplement is most effective?

Collagen powders are hugely popular, but are they actually doing what you think 🤔 ?

Around 10% of people in the UK have taken collagen in the last year, with powders proving most popular. They're convenient and often contain the highest dose, but there's a catch ⚠️ !

Collagen is a large protein, and once it reaches your digestive system it’s broken down by stomach acid and enzymes into peptides and individual amino acids. Those amino acids then join the body’s general supply and are used wherever they’re needed most, which isn’t necessarily your skin or joints 😫.

In our latest blog, we explore why collagen patches could offer a clever alternative, bypassing your digestive system altogether 👏,

Plus - you can find out which of our collagen patches is best depending on whether your priority is skin, joints, or overall wellbeing.

Read here 👉

Best collagen benefits supplement: collagen powders are popular, but are they effective? Discover why patches may deliver better absorption for skin support

13/02/2026

👀 Why vitamin patches?

Keen to top up your vitamins, but struggle with taking pills or powders 😔? Vitamin patches could be the answer!

Here’s why they can be a better option👇

🧡 Patches bypass the digestive system: Nutrients are delivered through the skin, straight into the bloodstream, avoiding the stomach and liver - ideal if you have absorption issues, IBS, gastroparesis, post-bariatric surgery, or a sensitive tummy.

🧡 Slow-release delivery: Instead of one large oral dose, nutrients are drip-fed steadily into your system over the 8 hours you wear the patch, which can be easier for the body to absorb and use.

🧡 Higher absorption for some nutrients: Because nutrients aren’t lost via excretion from the gut or broken down by the liver, more of what you take may actually reach the places that need a top up 🙌

🧡 No stomach upset or nausea: No more feeling queasy after taking your daily vitamins

🧡 No pill fatigue: Perfect if you struggle with swallowing tablets, or simply don’t want yet another supplement to remember to take.

🧡 Easy to use: Apply a patch in the morning or before bed, remove after around 8 hours - that's it 👌

🧡 Compact and travel-friendly: Smaller and lighter than bulky pill bottles, patches are easier to store, pack and transport - and better for the environment too 🌍

Want to learn more? Discover how vitamin patches work 👉 : https://linkly.link/2a5gr

11/02/2026

✨ EDS: What your body actually needs

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can mean joint pain, fatigue, gut issues and more 😔. While supplements aren’t a cure, the right nutrients can help support your health.

Here are our top 7 recommended supplements 🧡:

👉 Vitamin C: Essential for collagen formation, supporting connective tissue strength and wound healing.

👉 Vitamin D3 + K2: Important for bone health and calcium absorption, and may help normal blood clotting too.

👉 Glucosamine (with Chondroitin): Supports cartilage production and joint lubrication, helping joints move more smoothly.

👉 Vitamin B12: May help improve energy, brain fog and mood, and could support people with POTS, a common EDS comorbidity.

👉 Co-enzyme Q10: An antioxidant that supports cellular energy production and may help reduce fatigue.

👉 NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide): Plays a role in energy metabolism and muscle function, which could support posture and joint stability.

👉 Magnesium: Helps with muscle function, nerve support, calmness, cramps and even constipation - great for many EDS symptoms.

💡 Why patches are ideal for EDS;

Digestive issues like malabsorption are common in connective tissue disorders, meaning oral supplements aren’t always well absorbed. Vitamin patches deliver nutrients through the skin and bypass the gut, so you can get more consistent results 🙌

Living with EDS? Discover more about the best supplements for you here: https://linkly.link/2a5mj

11/02/2026

⚠️ Did you know February is peak vitamin D deficiency season in the UK?

From October to March, the sun is too low in the sky for our skin to produce vitamin D, even on clear days 🌞❌. By February, after months of weak sunlight and short days, most people’s vitamin D stores are at their lowest.

Why does this matter? Well, Vitamin D is an absolute must for:

🦴 Strong bones: Keeping your levels topped up helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus from food. Low vitamin D can mean calcium can’t be used properly, which over time can weaken bones and increase the risk of fractures and osteoporosis ☹️.

🛡️ Immune function: You need decent D levels to activate immune cells like T cells and macrophages, which help your body respond effectively to viruses and infection. Low levels are associated with a poorer immune response; not ideal during winter illness season 😖.

🧠 Mood and energy: Low levels have been linked to fatigue and low mood, which many people notice in late winter

That’s why the NHS advises everyone in the UK to consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during autumn and winter.
And our clever patches are a really easy, no-fuss way to top up consistently; just pop one on each day and you’re done 🙌.

Get yours here: https://linkly.link/2a5fw

08/02/2026

⁉️ What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?

Heard of EDS 🤔? While the NHS still classifies it as a ‘rare’ condition (around 50 cases per 100,000 people), newer UK research suggests it may actually affect as many as 10 in every 5,000, showing just how often it goes unrecognised.

To help raise awareness, we’re sharing key facts about EDS that could be useful if you’re worried it might be affecting you or a loved one 👀:

1️⃣ What is EDS?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that affects how your body makes collagen - the protein that gives strength and structure to your joints, skin, ligaments, blood vessels and organs. When collagen doesn’t form properly, connective tissue can become too stretchy, fragile or unstable - making your body more vulnerable to injury and strain.

2️⃣ Common symptoms of EDS:
⚠️Hypermobile or unstable joints
⚠️Frequent sprains, dislocations or injuries
⚠️Chronic pain and fatigue
⚠️Stretchy, fragile, or easily bruised skin
⚠️Slow wound healing and wide scars

3️⃣ Why it’s often missed:
On average, people with EDS wait 10–12 years until they receive a correct diagnosis 😩. This is because symptoms often overlap with other conditions and many drs aren’t trained to recognise the full spectrum of signs - especially for hypermobile EDS (hEDS) which doesn’t have a definitive genetic test.

4️⃣ Is there a cure?
There is currently no cure for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), but physiotherapy, joint protection and taking the right supplements can all help to manage symptoms, reduce complications, and improve quality of life 👏.

Keep your eye out for our next post on the best supplements to support people with EDS 🧡

More info here: https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/

05/02/2026

⚠️ Why your vitamin D might not be working

If you saw our last post, you’ll know that February is a key month to top up vitamin D, because levels are often at their lowest by this point in the year 😫.

But don't forget to take magnesium too! Hot off the press research from Vanderbilt University suggests magnesium plays a crucial role in how vitamin D functions in the body; acting almost like a thermostat 😮.

The study found that:

➡️ Magnesium helped raise vitamin D levels in people who were deficient
➡️ It also helped regulate (and even lower) vitamin D in people who already had enough/more than enough

This shows Vitamin D doesn’t work alone, and if your magnesium levels are low, vitamin D may struggle to do its job - no matter how much you take ☹️

The good news? Taking both nutrients together can make a real difference. Many people choose to top up vitamin D alongside magnesium to support:

✅ Bone and muscle health
✅ Immune function
✅ More stable vitamin D levels

And if you’re looking for an easy, no-fuss way to top up consistently, our patches can help:

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Fancy finding out about the science behind it all? Read more about the study here 👀: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020010.htm

01/02/2026

👀New blog: Can supplements really help with PMS and menopause symptoms?

😣 Feel like your hormones are getting in the way of everyday life? You’re not alone.

According to the NHS, around 30% of women in the UK experience moderate to severe PMS, with symptoms like cramps, low mood, poor sleep and exhaustion affecting work, relationships and day-to-day life.

And as you get older, hormonal changes don’t get any easier 😭, menopause-related symptoms are estimated to account for around 14 million lost working days every year in the UK.

It's clear fluctuating hormones can have a HUGE impact on how you feel, so our new blog is all about how supplements really COULD help support your hormonal health 🧡.

We're sharing:

👉 Why hormone shifts affect mood, energy, concentration and sleep
👉 The supplements shown to help ease PMS symptoms, including cramps and mood swings
👉 Which nutrients can support you during peri-menopause and menopause, from bone health to brain fog
👉 And how supplements can offer a gentle, natural option to support your hormones, whether you’re using HRT or not

If your hormones feel all over the place right now, it's well worth a read 🤩

Learn how hormone balance supplements can support PMS. Plus perimenopause and menopause symptoms, from mood and energy to sleep and bone health.

30/01/2026

😫 Fed up with your hormones wreaking havoc?

Whether it’s your period or peri/menopause, fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels can impact everything from your mood 😭 and energy levels, to sleep quality 💤 and overall wellbeing.

Our next blog takes a deep dive into why hormonal shifts can leave you feeling out of sorts and, more importantly, how you can support your body and ease those symptoms.

And yes… there is a patch that can help 👀✨

If the ups and downs of your menstrual cycle feel overwhelming:

🧡 Monthly Relief Day & Night

👉 Magnesium - helps relax muscles, ease cramps, and support the nervous system
👉 Vitamin B6 - contributes to hormonal balance and supports a brighter mood
👉 Zinc - supports cognitive function and may help reduce mood swings and food cravings

If you’re navigating peri/menopause symptoms:

🧡 Menopause Day

👉 Vitamin D3 & Calcium - essential for maintaining bone health as oestrogen levels decline
👉 Magnesium - helps reduce fatigue and anxiety and supports muscle and nerve function
👉 B Vitamins - ideal for increasing energy and combating tiredness
👉 Black Cohosh & Rhapontic Rhubarb Root Extract - can help to reduce symptoms like overheating and poor sleep - bye hot flashes 👋

Rather than replacing hormones, these nutrients support the systems most affected by hormonal change, helping you feel more balanced and energised ✨

To find out more keep your eyes out for the new blog 👀