About Patched Up

I started Patched Up because of my own health journey. Despite spending 25 years as a researcher at the University of Melbourne, I was living with terrible brain fog, low energy, and poor focus.

It was frustrating. I could dedicate my career to advancing science, yet I couldn’t see clearly in my own life. That frustration pushed me to explore better ways of supporting energy, focus, and well-being.

The real breakthrough came while I was travelling overseas for work. In a small health food shop, I came across vitamin B12 patches. The first time I tried one, the effect was immediate — the brain fog lifted, my energy returned, and I could finally think clearly again.

When I came home, I knew this was something worth sharing. Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common in the world, and it’s also one of the most complex vitamins to absorb from pills. A patch that bypasses digestion could be life-changing for many people. That’s why I decided to start a business around these patches.

At the same time, I discovered B-complex patches in my research and added them to the range. Personally, I take a B12 patch every day for steady energy, and use a B-complex patch once a week — or whenever I’m struggling with focus. Within minutes, my mind clears and I’m able to concentrate fully.

From that foundation, Patched Up has grown — slowly and carefully — by choosing only products that genuinely work, backed by solid science, and ones I personally trust.

If you have any questions or wholesale enquiries, please message me here: hello@patchedup.com.au

Thanks for visiting,

Dr. David