About

I’m Marina — mum to two growing children who juggle demanding multi‑sport schedules, competing at national and inter‑county level while balancing school, friendships, training, and recovery. Supporting them through those intense years and my own health challenges in my eayly 20s shaped so much of my understanding of nutrition, resilience, and what the body truly needs. And as they’ve grown, I’ve grown too — through my forties, into my fifties, and through menopause, emerging more grounded, more determined, and more committed to wellbeing than ever.

ProYouth Nutrition began when my daughter was eight, exhausted after long swim sessions and struggling with low energy as a fussy eater. I remember the frantic after‑school rushes, the half‑eaten cereal bars in the car, and the frustration of never finding anything genuinely nutritious, safe, and convenient for young athletes. Most products were either sugar‑loaded or designed for adults — with ingredients and protein levels that simply weren’t right for children. I refused to compromise with artificial sweeteners or cheap formulations, so I set out to create something better.

What I didn’t expect was how far that mission would reach.

Although ProYouth was created with youth athletes in mind, our customers quickly showed us that the need was much bigger. We began hearing from people in their 60s and 70s who used our products to stay active on long hikes, from retirees wanting to maintain strength and energy, and from individuals managing conditions like diabetes who needed clean, balanced nutrition they could trust. It was through them — through their stories, their challenges, their determination — that we realised our purpose wasn’t limited to sport. It was about supporting energy, resilience, and wellbeing at every age and every stage of life.

Since then, ProYouth has evolved — from snacks to science‑led hydration, vitamins, and nutrient‑dense formulations — but our values have never changed. Everything we create is rooted in clean ingredients, evidence‑based nutrition, power nutrition synergy and a belief that families deserve products that genuinely support their health - in the long run!

ProYouth Nutrition is no longer just about fuelling my young athletes. It’s about empowering people of all ages — from competitive teens to active retirees, from busy parents to women like me navigating life after 50 — to feel strong, energised, and supported every single day.

I was supported by Applied Science and Nutrition University. This resulted in:

• Months of R&D work with Science and nutritional experts.

• Scientific evidence of the nutritional needs of youth athletes.

• Identifying key macro/micro-nutrients to support young people( gut, brain & body).

• How the ingredients will support the gut microbiome stability of a young person.

• How these nutrients correlate for maximum effect.

• How the nutrients are absorbed in their bodies.

Starting ProYouth Nutrition has not only provided our family with a balanced snack for our everyday lives, but also gives me the work/life balance to work around my kids.