Min-Chex® Benefits, Side Effects, and Where to Buy

Have you heard of Standard Process Min-Chex®? This potent stress-reliever combines the soothing powers of Standard Process Min-Tran® with the neurotransmitter-boosting B Vitamins found in Standard Process Orchex®. Top-quality iodine, B6, and niacin (B3) combine to support mental health, regulate stress, improve sleep quality, and maintain healthy thyroid function. But that’s not all. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and side effects of Min-Chex®, as well as where to buy. 

What is Standard Process Min-Chex®? 

Standard Process Min-Chex® is a proprietary neurological and mental health synergistic supplement produced by Standard Process. Min-Chex® uses organic, whole food ingredients such as wheat germ, kelp, beef liver, and beef spleen to nourish and support your body’s natural stress-relieving processes. 

Unlike synthetic vitamins, all-natural supplements like Min-Chex® deliver nutrition that is bioavailable. Bioavailability impacts how much of a nutrient our bodies are actually able to absorb. Because they deliver nutrients in the way our bodies are used to processing them (as food), whole food supplements are often more bioavailable than lab-made supplements even when the dosage is lower. 

The bioavailable nutrients in Min-Chex® include niacin, B6, and iodine. These nutrients help support critical neurological functions such as emotional regulation, neurotransmitter balance, sleep cycles, and thyroid function–among others. 

Min-Chex® Benefits

Feeling tired? Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Mental health struggles aren’t just in your head–in many cases, they’re also in the body. Our brains depend on adequate nutrition to operate at peak performance. 

Unfortunately, due to declining soil quality and unsustainable agricultural practices, as well as chemical pesticides and preservatives, the American diet is increasingly lacking in critical nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. 

Take magnesium for example: this essential nutrient is used in over 600 processes throughout the body. Unfortunately, as many as half of all Americans may be magnesium-deficient, and declining soil quality may be to blame. 

When our diets fall short in terms of nutrition, whole food supplements like Min-Chex® can help fill the gap. 

The benefits of Standard Process Min-Chex® include: 

Anxiety and Stress Relief

Vitamin B6 is one of the most important vitamins for mental health. Why? The B6 found in Min-Chex® is vital to the creation of calming neurotransmitters such as GABA and serotonin. GABA in particular is known for combating cortisol and regulating stress levels within the central nervous system. 

Iodine has also been shown to reduce stress and regulate mood. 

Improved Sleep

Vitamin B6 is also responsible for synthesizing the neurotransmitters that regulate our sleep cycle, including serotonin and melatonin. 

Better Thyroid Function

A struggling thyroid can lead to chronic fatigue, weight gain, depression, and even cognitive impairment. One of the leading causes of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is iodine deficiency. Even when we’re not technically deficient in iodine, clinically healthy levels of iodine can still be low enough to leave us feeling exhausted, stressed, and depressed. 

Min-Chex® contains 200% DV iodine to help you nourish and support a healthy thyroid.

Support Memory and Cognitive Function

The niacin (B3) and Vitamin B6 in Min-Chex® help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and can support our cognitive function as we age. In fact, several animal studies have shown that niacin in particular can boost the brain’s ability to heal damage caused by the neurodegenerative proteins involved in Alzheimer’s. 

Standard Process Min-Chex® Ingredients

Each Serving Size (1 Capsule) contains: Niacin 25 mg, Vitamin B6 5 mg, Calcium 20 mg, Iodine 300 mcg, Sodium 5 mg. Proprietary Blend 270 mg: Bovine orchic Cytosol™ extract, magnesium citrate, manganese lactate, bovine liver, porcine stomach, soy protein, bovine spleen, ovine spleen, defatted wheat germ, porcine brain, and ascorbic acid. Other Ingredients: Calcium lactate, kelp, gelatin, niacinamide, water, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and calcium stearate.

Min-Chex® Side Effects

Min-Chex® by Standard Process is generally well-tolerated. However, in rare cases, it may cause the following side effects: 

• Nausea
• Bloating
• Gas
• Stomach Upset

As with any new supplement, always check with your doctor before use.

Where to Buy Standard Process Min-Chex®

Interested in trying Min-Chex® for yourself? Get the stress relief you need without synthetic ingredients. You can buy it here in our shop.