What’s Really Going On?

Here’s what might be stealing your energy and mood:

• Chronic stress raises your cortisol and inflames your brain.
• Poor nutrition leaves your brain starving for key vitamins and minerals.
• Screen doomscrolling overload wrecks your sleep and attention span.

Over time, this can lead to memory issues, emotional ups and downs, and even adrenal burnout.

Why Minerals Matter Under Stress

When stress is high, the body uses more minerals like magnesium and calcium for nerve signaling, muscle relaxation, and hormone production. If diet or absorption falls short, mineral levels dip, leading to jitteriness, tension, or “wired but tired” feelings. Research shows that inadequate minerals can worsen stress responses and impair adrenal balance.

Mineral & Stress Symptom Check

• Do you feel mentally foggy or unfocused?
• Do you get easily irritated or anxious?
• Do you struggle to relax at night?
• Do you feel tired but wired?
• Do you wake up feeling unrested?
• Do you have muscle cramps or tightness?
• Do you get frequent headaches or tension?
• Do you crave salty or high-carb foods?
• Do you feel stuck in “go” mode without rest?
• Do small tasks feel overwhelming?

You Need a Simple Plan That Works

You don’t need a complicated health overhaul. You just need the right nutrients and daily habits to recharge your brain and reset your stress response.

Here’s the plan:

• Supplements that help: Min-Tran®, Min-Chex®, Orchex®, Olprima™ EPA|DHA 
• Brain food: Salmon, leafy greens, berries, water 
• Digital detox: Power down before bed and take breaks during the day
• Easy habits: Screen breaks, good sleep, light movement

Refill What Stress Takes Away

Stress burns through magnesium, calcium, and iodine—nutrients that calm your nerves and help you sleep.

Mineral "Tranquilizers"

Quickly replenish your mineral status. If you feel too relaxed, be sure to modify your dose! Choose between Min-Tran (mild), Min-Chex (Moderate), and Orchex (Strong).

• Min-Tran® helps relax your nervous system. Supplies bioavailable magnesium, iodine, and calcium in a whole-food matrix, helping soothe nerves and support restful sleep pathways drained by stress. 
• Min-Chex® goes a step further to support emotional balance. Min-Chex extends this support with additional cofactors to manage temporary stress and maintain emotional balance. Many find steadiness under pressure when minerals are replenished regularly. This is stronger than Min-Tran, a combination of Orchex and Min-Tran.

💡 Think of them as your “calm-down” minerals.

Feed Your Brain Chemistry

Your mood depends on chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. If you’re not getting the right vitamins, your brain can’t make enough of them.

• Orchex® supports healthy mood and clear thinking. If you want the strongest of the "anti-stress" products, use this for a couple bottles and then move to Min-Chex, then to Min-Tran.
• Whole Food Folate helps your nervous system repair. This is one of the first natural folate products on the market! Don't let 6/day scare you off, you can start as little as 2/day when combined with other products.
• Olprima™ EPA|DHA gives your brain the healthy fats it needs to function and stay focused.

💡 EPA helps regulate mood. DHA helps with memory.

Reset Your Adrenal Rhythms

If you’re tired all day and wired at night, your adrenals may need help.

• Calm down at night: Min-Tran or Min-Chex + no screens before bed
• Energize in the morning: light movement + omega-3s (like Olprima EPA|DHA) + water
• Adaptagens if you would like to add herbal support: Try Ashwaghnda Forte

Build Brain-Healthy Habits

Getting 7–9 hours of sleep each night is one of the best things you can do for your memory. Sleep helps your brain organize and store new information—especially when you avoid screens before bed. Even taking short breaks from tech during the day helps: just 5–10 minutes away from screens every hour can boost focus and reduce mental fatigue.

Add in 20–30 minutes of daily movement, like walking or stretching, to stimulate BDNF—a brain chemical that supports learning and memory. Simple habits like stepping outside, closing your eyes for a minute, or doing a quick stretch can help your brain reset and stay sharp.

• Go to bed at the same time every night.
• Move your body 20–30 minutes a day.
• Take short screen breaks every hour.
• Unplug from devices 1 hour before bed.
• Eat more brain food: leafy greens, salmon, nuts, berries.
• When stressed, try our 5-Minute Stress Recovery Smoothie (Recipe Below)
• Drink more water.

You Have More Power Than You Think

If you've been feeling foggy, anxious, or worn thin by the nonstop pace of modern life - you're not alone. And you're not stuck.

Your body isn’t broken. It's asking for support. With the right nutrients, daily rhythms, and digital boundaries, you can restore clarity, calm, and energy - naturally.

Whole food supplements like Min-Tran®, Min-Chex®, Orchex®, and Olprima™ EPA|DHA work with your body, not against it, to rebuild what stress has taken away. And when you pair them with simple, consistent habits... better sleep, mindful movement, nourishing meals, and screen-free moments - your brain and body can begin to thrive again.

You don’t have to overhaul your entire life to start healing. You just need a clear path forward - and the tools to take the first step. Start small. Stay consistent. Support your minerals. Reset your rhythms.

You have the power to feel focused, steady, and strong again. Let’s help you get there - one habit, one moment, one breath at a time.

5-Minute Stress Recovery Smoothie

A fast, calming blend to nourish your nervous system and support mental clarity.

This simple smoothie is packed with calming minerals, healthy fats, and brain-supporting antioxidants to help you recover from stress and feel more grounded. The banana and spinach provide magnesium and potassium, which support your nervous system and help ease tension.

Nut butter adds steady energy and promotes adrenal balance (you can substitute a dairy-free protein powder), while blueberries deliver antioxidants that protect your brain from the effects of stress. It’s a quick, nourishing way to boost mood, focus, and calm—especially when you're short on time or feeling overwhelmed.

Serves:

1 generous serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 banana
• 1 handful spinach
• 1 tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• Optional - 1 scoop of Protein Powder (try Veg-E Complete Pro™ Vanilla or Chocolate)

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a blender.
• Blend for 30–60 seconds until smooth.
• Pour and enjoy!

References

• Ravi, M., Miller, A. H., & Michopoulos, V. (2021). The immunology of stress and the impact of inflammation on the brain and behaviour. BJPsych Advances, 27(Suppl. 3), 158–165. https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.82
• Chrousos, G. P., & Gold, P. W. (1992). The concepts of stress and stress system disorders: Overview of physical and behavioral homeostasis. JAMA, 267(9), 1244–1252. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/395527
• Standard Process. (n.d.-a). Min-Tran®. Retrieved June 16, 2025, from https://www.standardprocess.com/products/Min-Tran
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• Standard Process. (n.d.-c). Orchex®. Retrieved June 16, 2025, from https://www.standardprocess.com/products/orchex
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Statement on Research and Efficacy

The strategies and supplements discussed in this article are grounded in clinical experience, nutritional science, and evolving insights from functional and integrative health practices. They reflect a whole-body approach to stress, energy, and adrenal recovery—supporting the body’s natural resilience rather than simply masking symptoms.

Products from Standard Process are formulated using whole food ingredients designed to nourish key systems under stress, including the nervous system, adrenal glands, and brain. While individual responses may vary, many people experience meaningful improvements when these supplements are combined with a balanced diet, movement, hydration, and restorative routines.

For best results, we recommend working with a qualified healthcare provider who can tailor a stress and mineral support plan to your unique needs.

Disclaimer

This content is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The supplements mentioned have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While research and traditional use inform the ingredients discussed, outcomes may vary, and individual results are not guaranteed. Please consult with a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any new nutritional program.