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Min-Tran Review
By Razvan Radu, Senior Writer, Susanne Blake, MS, RDN (expert review)
Susanne Blake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in eating disorders, food reactions, & whole foods nutrition. She has worked with children and families, with elders and retirement communities, and has provided nutrition services to detention facilities, schools and recovery programs. Her media expertise is extensive and has included live television, as well as print publications.
Min-Tran is a supplement manufactured by Standard Process, a company founded in the 1930s and that’s developed a prestigious name in the field of health supplements. The company does not commercialize its products itself, but it distributes it to specialized practitioners that can sell them to customers. This does not mean that you require a prescription to take Min-Tran, just that it’s preferable to consult a doctor before deciding to take the supplement, as is advisable with most health supplements.
The advertised purpose for Min-Tran is helping people regain their emotional balance, reducing stress and increasing the overall quality of life. Given the busy, goal-driven society we live in, it is very common for people to feel overwhelmed by stress, making the existence of such a product very favorable. Min-Tran has been available on the market since 1960, making it one of the oldest supplements of its kind, having its formula constantly improved.
Min-Tran Ingredients
Min-Tran contains: Kelp, Alfalfa, Water, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Stearate, and Magnesium Citrate.
Product Features
The formulation of Min-Tran is a mixture of herbal and mineral ingredients. It was initially introduced in 1960 and its formulation has been frequently revisited and improved throughout time, but basic ingredients have remained the same.
The ingredient list of the product mentions kelp, but does not specify the type of kelp used, making it difficult to assess its efficiency in the formulation. Generally speaking, there haven’t been many medical properties attributed to this type of algae, yet it is often found in many natural supplements.
Alfalfa is a herb found throughout the world under different names, and it is widely cultivated in the US. There are records of the plant being used for medical purposes, some dating back to the 1600, but there has been too little research done to either confirm or infirm its efficiency as a medicinal herb.
As for the mineral components in the product, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Stearate, and Magnesium Citrate, there is little evidence to indicate why they are used in this formulation, as they present little properties that seem to work towards the product goal.
Another issue with this formulation of ingredients is that, despite the long time it\’s been used for this product or similar ones, there seems to be no research available to indicate why the ingredients work in the way they should, or if they work at all for that matter.
The recommended dose for Min-Tran is 4 tablets daily, with a meal, although the indications might differ from person to person. The product is safe for children. If you should experience any negative effects taking this supplement, consult your doctor immediately.
Advantages
- Product suitable for vegetarians;
- Safe for consumption by children;
- No reported harmful side-effects;
- No artificial ingredients;
- Product has been available for many years;
Disadvantages
- Purchase directly from manufacturer not possible;
- No possibility of a free trial;
- No medical evidence available to support product claims;
Conclusion
Dealing with stress and emotional imbalance is something that most people have difficulty in, and that’s where products such as Min-Tran come in. Unfortunately, these products often fail to provide relevant medical information to support their claims, as is the case for the product manufactured by Standard Process.
There is still a possibility that the product performs as indicated, given it’s been available on the market for over 50 years and there are no remarkable complaints linked with the product. Many people report that they experienced a state of increased relaxation after taking Min-Tran, which lead them to perform better in their jobs or studies and lead a happier life overall.
If you feel you need help dealing with stress, the best course of action is performing your own research and consulting a doctor that can guide you on the right path to a healthier, stress-free life.
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My Acupuncturist suggested Min-Tran, Niacinamide and 2 different Neurotropins after a bout of depression after losing both my dogs in the same month. The combination of all 4 gave me hot-flashes (I’m a male 55 yrs old) and made my hands shake. After reading the ingredient list for Min-Tran (Alfalfa and Kelp), I eliminated all the others due to the odd things that were in them. The acupuncture actually helped with the depression more than the supplement, but I keep taking Min-Tran because I have noticed that I’m able to focus better at work and seem to be more clear-headed… Read more »
I started out this week , and took only one pill ,was fine next day I felt like I had completely crashed barely could get out of bed , ,next day I took one pill in am,two in afternoon mood WA barely tolerable I didn’t feel with it lil I was fake…. ,fourth day same and worse just a total feeling of having no energy, depressed and couldn’t get out of bed zero enthusiasm ..so yesterday and today stopped the pill and feel my normal,which is fairly depressed.any one else this happened to ? Did I not give it enough… Read more »
What are the differences between Min-Tran and Cal-ma Plus? What problems would each be used for?
I have been battling extremely treatment- resistant MDD or Bipolar II, d/o what psychiatrist you ask, for over 15 years now. I’ve even undergone several rounds of ECT t/x to no avail. Min Tran is one of the very few modes of t/x, pharmaceutical or not, that has been able to ease even some of the emotional anguish that I battle with every waking moment. Even as nurse, and very well informed consumer regarding treatment modalities for my illness, I am at a loss to explain why this product, out of all others I’ve tried, is one that makes such… Read more »
It definitely does it’s job. I have to take it when I don’t have to work the next day because it makes me sleep very, very well. Almost too well, even with the minimum does.
I have been taking Min Tran for a week and I feel so relaxed and calm. I can think a lot clearer too
No more anxiety.
I love this product. It works well for me, in getting me to sleep and helping me taper off of a sleep aid. I believe in this product and so glad I found it!!!!
My chiropractor just prescribed Min-Tran.I have leg spasms and back problems due to a fall. Will this medication help this problem and will it interact with other medications?
I have been taking Min-Tran for 4 months now and I feel like a different person than when I started. I was taking a prescription drug that had me bouncing off the wall and I really believe that I would be a basket case had I not learned about Min-Tran. I feel great and my anxiety is gone. I was introduced to this product through Dr. Bruce West and he was truly a GOD send.
I have been taking mini Tran for 2 months now. I was a total mess before.. I thank god for allowing me to meet Dr. Stacy Ford… its really does work…
please email me if you have any questions,
I have been taking mintran for a week and feel more anxious while on the supplement than otherwise. Has anyone had similar issues or does it take a while for the body to get used to it?
I took one three times a day for a few days and it felt like it made me irritated after I took it. It’s been a few months and I plan to try it again here in the next day or so.
Thrilled to hear this. My daughter suffers every waking moment with anxiety and panic attacks!! Oh my God I pray this will help her.
does min-tran supply (help to produce)Potassium for the Body?
Hello Willlie,
Unfortunately, there is no conclusive source of information that can connect Min-Tran to Potassium absorption. You can attempt contacting the manufacturer, as they might be able to answer this question for you.
Regards,
BR Editor