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Stress-X
Trace Minerals Research
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(32 ratings)
PABA 7 mg
Score 55.0
A costly general multivitamin with a very low PABA dose, making it ineffective for targeted PABA-related hair and skin goals despite its broader nutritional profile.
Quantity: 60 Tablet(s)Servings size: 2 Tablet(s) (30 servings)
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Skin Health
Hair Health
leaderboard Score 55.0
A costly general multivitamin with a very low PABA dose, making it ineffective for targeted PABA-related hair and skin goals despite its broader nutritional profile.
Trace Minerals Research Stress-X is positioned as a general wellness supplement, evident by its 'Stress-X' name and wide array of vitamins, minerals, and proprietary blends including herbal and food concentrates. While it contains a good range of B vitamins (including Methylcobalamin B12), essential minerals like Zinc and Magnesium, and vitamins A, C, D, E that support overall health and indirectly skin/hair, its PABA content is extremely low at just 7mg. This dose is insufficient to deliver the specific PABA-related benefits often sought for hair repigmentation or significant skin improvements. Online reviews are few, making it harder to gauge widespread user experience. The high price per serving makes it a costly option for general multi-nutrient support, especially when the PABA element is so weak for the stated goals.
- Contains a wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals, including bioavailable forms of B12 (Methylcobalamin) and a comprehensive B-complex.
- Includes essential minerals like Zinc and Magnesium important for overall bodily functions.
- The PABA dose (7mg) is far too low to provide any significant benefit for hair or skin health, particularly for repigmentation goals.
- Very expensive per serving compared to other comprehensive multis or targeted supplements.
- Low review count suggests less widespread adoption or feedback from users.
- The proprietary blends (Food Concentrate Complex, Herbal Blend, ConcenTrace Blend) lack specific ingredient quantities, limiting transparency and making it difficult to assess their true value and efficacy.
$22.99($0.76 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) |
| Vitamin A (Vitamin A Palmitate) | 2500 IU |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 175 mg |
| Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) | 1000 IU |
| Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) | 10 IU |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1, Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 8 mg |
| Niacin | 18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxide HCl) | 13 mg |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 40 mcg |
| Biotin | 120 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Zinc (Zinc Citrate) | 10 mg |
| Selenium (Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) | 5 mcg |
| Chromium (Chromium Amino Acid Chelate) | 15 mcg |
| Chloride (NaCl, ConcenTrace Blend) | 450 mg |
| Sodium (Sodium Chloride) | 35 mg |
| Potassium (Potassium Citrate) | 60 mg |
| ConcenTrace Blend | 566 mg |
| Herbal Blend | 308 mg |
| Food Concentrate Complex | 172 mg |
| Sulfate | 20 mg |
| PABA | 7 mg |
| Boron (Boron Citrate) | 0.6 mg |
Categories
PABA 20.0
With only 7mg of PABA, this product's contribution to the PABA collection is minimal. It does not offer a significant dose for individuals looking for PABA's specific benefits, rendering it largely ineffective in this category.
Goals
Skin Health 50.0
While containing some skin-supportive vitamins (A, C, E, Zinc), the negligible PABA dose and general multivitamin approach mean it's not a primary choice for targeted skin health benefits compared to products with higher specific nutrient concentrations. The high price for this general support reduces its score.
Hair Health 50.0
Similar to skin health, while a broad range of vitamins and minerals generally support hair, the critical PABA and Biotin doses (120mcg) are too low for significant impact on specific hair health concerns like repigmentation or strengthening, making it an inefficient choice for this goal.
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