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Stress-X

by Trace Minerals Research · tablet or pill · 60 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 78941 00098 0
  • DSLD label 64261
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 30 servings

Stress-X by Trace Minerals Research lists 38 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 175 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D and 10 IU of vitamin E; 17 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 22, 2016.

What is in Stress-X?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Stress-X: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 64261, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories5 Calories
Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Stress-X against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber1 g4%Fiber in Stress-X against 6,987 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Vitamin Aas Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate)2,500 IU50%Vitamin A in Stress-X against 5,772 products2,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.2,500 IU

59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid175 mg292%Vitamin C in Stress-X against 18,583 products175 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg175 mg

Higher than 62% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)1,000 IU (25 mcg)250%Vitamin D in Stress-X against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopherol Acid Succinate)10 IU33%Vitamin E in Stress-X against 6,459 products10 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.10 IU

85% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)10 mg667%Thiamin in Stress-X against 9,830 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg10 mg

Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B28 mg471%Riboflavin in Stress-X against 9,824 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg8 mg

Higher than 60% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacin18 mg90%Niacin in Stress-X against 12,413 products18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg18 mg

66% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxide HClVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxide HCl)13 mg650%Vitamin B6 in Stress-X against 15,277 products13 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg13 mg

Higher than 67% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Stress-X against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)40 mcg667%Vitamin B12 in Stress-X against 14,425 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg40 mcg

Higher than 50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin120 mcg40%Biotin in Stress-X against 9,447 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg120 mcg

59% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)25 mg250%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Stress-X against 10,060 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg25 mg

Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

MagnesiumMagnesium (Form: from ConcenTrace Blend)80 mg20%Magnesium in Stress-X against 14,003 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg80 mg

51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate)10 mg67%Zinc in Stress-X against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)5 mcg7%Selenium in Stress-X against 7,658 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg5 mcg

97% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate)15 mcg13%Chromium in Stress-X against 7,825 products15 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg15 mcg

92% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Chlorideas ConcenTrace Blend, NaClChloride (Form: from ConcenTrace Blend, NaCl)450 mg13%Chloride in Stress-X against 1,476 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg450 mg

Higher than 92% of 1,476 products listing chloride (median 75 mg).

Sodiumas Sodium ChlorideSodium (Form: as Sodium Chloride)35 mg1%Sodium in Stress-X against 14,514 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.35 mg

60% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate)60 mg2%Potassium in Stress-X against 11,614 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg60 mg

69% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

ConcenTrace BlendConcenTrace Blend Note: a complex of over 72 naturally occurring ionic trace minerals from the Great Salt Lake.566 mg
Herbal Blend308 mg
Boragein the blend, no amount given
Valerian root extractin the blend, no amount given
Wood Betonyin the blend, no amount given
Capsicumin the blend, no amount given
Eleuthero root extractin the blend, no amount given
Hops flower extractin the blend, no amount given
Chamomile flower extractin the blend, no amount given
Skullcap herb extractin the blend, no amount given
Food Concentrate Complex172 mg
Rice Branin the blend, no amount given
Kelpin the blend, no amount given
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complexin the blend, no amount given
Alfalfain the blend, no amount given
Spirulinain the blend, no amount given
Proteasein the blend, no amount given
Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Cellulasein the blend, no amount given
SulfateSulfate (Form: from ConcenTrace)20 mgSulfur in Stress-X against 161 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13 mg to 100 mg, the median 29.2 mg.20 mg

53% of 161 products listing sulfur give more (median 29.2 mg).

Paba7 mgPABA in Stress-X against 1,610 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.7 mg

83% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate)0.6 mgBoron in Stress-X against 3,339 products0.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.6 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 64261 (entered October 22, 2016), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 97% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 5 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
  • 92% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 15 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).
  • Its 450 mg of chloride is higher than 92% of the 1,476 chloride products that print an amount; 113 list more.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Stress-X's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Use: Take 2 tablets daily or as needed.
Warnings
Allergen Info: contains soy.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten Free

Source: label statements in DSLD label 64261.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Methocel Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): cGMP; Certified Vegetarian AVA American Vegetarian Association.

How many labels does Stress-X have?

6 labels are on file under this name since August 26, 2014: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 64261 (current) Entered October 22, 2016 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 8 78941 00098 0
  2. Label 43931 Entered March 25, 2015 · on the market · 4 tablets · UPC 8 78941 00100 0
  3. Label 43920 Entered March 25, 2015 · on the market · 120 tablets · UPC 8 78941 00099 7
  4. Label 43916 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market June 14, 2016 · 60 tablets · UPC 8 78941 00098 0
  5. Label 36111 Entered August 26, 2014 · off the market March 23, 2015 · 60 tablets · UPC 8 78941 00098 0
  6. Label 36099 Entered August 26, 2014 · off the market March 23, 2015 · 120 tablets · UPC 8 78941 00099 7

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Trace Minerals Research (manufacturer), Roy, UT. All Trace Minerals Research products.

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