Turns out, mood swings and brain fog aren’t just “a you thing.”
Welcome to Nothing to Hide: The Story Behind Our Ingredients.
In this series, we’re breaking down what’s actually inside each MDRN drink—one ingredient at a time. We’re doing this because we believe in transparency, and we know that trust isn’t something you get just by saying “clean label” on a package. Whether you’re here for the science, the plant-based ingredients, or just trying to feel better day to day, we’ve got you. No hype, no fluff—just honest explanations about what we use and why it matters.
Some mornings, I wake up feeling like my nervous system forgot to reboot.
Heart racing. Brain foggy. Mood all over the place. Sometimes I’ll snap at people I care about for no good reason, or I’ll just feel… off. Like I’m not fully myself. My brain doesn’t want to work, my creativity flatlines, and I start questioning everything—usually before I’ve even had breakfast.
Ding, ding, ding! That’s a telltale sign right there. If you feel a certain way before eating or drinking in the morning, that’s a sign of something we might be able to affect with nutrition. Also, your body uses up about a liter of water every night just from breathing! Did you know that? That’s why it’s important to get hydrated and nourished after waking up.
Turns out, that jittery, irritable, mental-mist feeling? It’s often tied to something simple: a lack of Vitamin B6.
Wait—That’s What’s Been Messing With Me?
If you’re like most people, you probably skip right past B6 on a nutrition label. It doesn’t sound exciting. Let’s be real: it sounds kind of boring, TBH. But for me, the connection became impossible to ignore: on the days I get enough b-complex vitamins, I feel better. It’s that simple.
My anxiety is quieter. My fuse is longer. I can think straight again.
And I’m not saying it’s a miracle cure—but it does make a noticeable difference when your body has what it needs to regulate your mood, support your nervous system, and power your brain.
The Brain Chemistry You Can Actually Influence
Here’s what’s wild: B6 is one of the key nutrients your body needs to make serotonin (your feel-good hormone), dopamine (your motivation switch), and GABA (your calm-down signal). This is a huge deal.
Why? Well, when you don’t get enough, those systems can start misfiring and cause all sorts of mental and physical mayhem.
You might not recognize it at first. Maybe it shows up as feeling drained even when you got plenty of sleep last night. Or maybe you find yourself being emotionally overreactive in a way that surprises you. Or maybe your brain just… won’t cooperate. You sit down to work and stare blankly at the screen, unable to form a good idea to save your life. And that deadline sure isn’t going away on its own. I know, I’ve been there way too many times.
I’ve learned to pay attention to when those feelings hit me—especially in the morning, before I’ve had anything to eat or drink. That’s a huge clue. If you feel foggy, anxious, or just “off” before breakfast, that’s your body waving a little red flag. It’s often not emotional—it’s chemical. And it’s something you can influence.
Here’s a fun fact most people don’t realize: your body loses nearly a liter of water overnight just from breathing. (So that’s where that stale bedroom air smell comes from!) You literally wake up dehydrated. If you haven’t eaten, you’re low on nutrients, too. So starting your day with hydration and key vitamins like B6 isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s essential for getting your brain and mood back online.
Your Body Can’t Store It—So You Have to Keep It Coming
Unlike fat-soluble vitamins that hang out in your body’s reserves, B6 is water-soluble—which means you use it up constantly and pee out the rest. If you’re stressed, active, on certain medications, or just living a busy life, your needs go up… and your stores drop faster.
The fix isn’t complicated. But it does take intention.
I try to notice the signs earlier now: that low-level irritability. That weird mental fog. That sense that I’m out of rhythm with myself. And then I check in: have I had enough water today? Did I get my nutrients in? Am I giving my brain what it actually needs to do its job?
Nine times out of ten, it’s not some big mysterious issue—it’s something as basic as hydration, minerals, or missing B vitamins.
Why We Put B6 in MDRN
We built MDRN to be more than just a hydration drink. Because hydration alone won’t help if your body doesn’t have the nutrients it needs to actually function. That’s why we included Vitamin B6 in its most bioavailable form—P5P—so your body doesn’t have to convert it first. It’s ready to go. Easy to absorb. Easy to use.
It works alongside magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin C to support your energy levels, mood, and recovery. But where it really shines is in the way it helps your brain stay balanced and clear—especially when you’re tired, overworked, or emotionally stretched thin.
A Quick Word About B12 (Spoiler Alert)
B6 is only half the picture. Its partner-in-crime is Vitamin B12—and together, they support your brain, your blood, and your long-term energy levels in a way that feels like your body finally clicking back into place.
B12 helps your cells produce energy. It also supports nerve function and helps keep your thinking sharp. So if B6 helps you feel calmer and more balanced, B12 helps you go the distance.
I’ll dig into that next.
Final Thought: You’re Not Alone in This
If your moods feel unpredictable… if your thoughts feel foggy… if you keep wondering why you don’t feel like yourself lately—you’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not the only one.
These internal shifts we experience—anxiety, irritability, low motivation, mental fatigue—they’re not always just emotional. Sometimes they’re physical. Sometimes they’re nutritional.
When you start paying attention to how you feel and when you feel that way, you start noticing the patterns. You start making different choices. And little by little, you feel better. The key is paying attention, giving yourself a little compassion, slowing down just enough to breathe—and to feel.
Hydration is part of it. Clean ingredients help. B6 plays a quiet but powerful role in that mix—helping support mood, cognition, hormone balance, and even sleep. All these little things add up.
So if something here hit home, maybe it’s time to give your brain the support it’s been asking for. That’s why we put B6 in every MDRN flavor—so it’s a little easier to give your body and your brain what they need to feel like you again.
Because your brain chemistry deserves better than vibes and vibes alone. 🧪🧠
Tired, Moody, and Foggy? It Might Not Be You—It Might Be B6. 🫠
Turns out, mood swings and brain fog aren’t just “a you thing.”
Welcome to Nothing to Hide: The Story Behind Our Ingredients.
In this series, we’re breaking down what’s actually inside each MDRN drink—one ingredient at a time. We’re doing this because we believe in transparency, and we know that trust isn’t something you get just by saying “clean label” on a package. Whether you’re here for the science, the plant-based ingredients, or just trying to feel better day to day, we’ve got you. No hype, no fluff—just honest explanations about what we use and why it matters.
Some mornings, I wake up feeling like my nervous system forgot to reboot.
Heart racing. Brain foggy. Mood all over the place. Sometimes I’ll snap at people I care about for no good reason, or I’ll just feel… off. Like I’m not fully myself. My brain doesn’t want to work, my creativity flatlines, and I start questioning everything—usually before I’ve even had breakfast.
Ding, ding, ding! That’s a telltale sign right there. If you feel a certain way before eating or drinking in the morning, that’s a sign of something we might be able to affect with nutrition. Also, your body uses up about a liter of water every night just from breathing! Did you know that? That’s why it’s important to get hydrated and nourished after waking up.
Turns out, that jittery, irritable, mental-mist feeling? It’s often tied to something simple: a lack of Vitamin B6.
Wait—That’s What’s Been Messing With Me?
If you’re like most people, you probably skip right past B6 on a nutrition label. It doesn’t sound exciting. Let’s be real: it sounds kind of boring, TBH. But for me, the connection became impossible to ignore: on the days I get enough b-complex vitamins, I feel better. It’s that simple.
My anxiety is quieter. My fuse is longer. I can think straight again.
And I’m not saying it’s a miracle cure—but it does make a noticeable difference when your body has what it needs to regulate your mood, support your nervous system, and power your brain.
The Brain Chemistry You Can Actually Influence
Here’s what’s wild: B6 is one of the key nutrients your body needs to make serotonin (your feel-good hormone), dopamine (your motivation switch), and GABA (your calm-down signal). This is a huge deal.
Why? Well, when you don’t get enough, those systems can start misfiring and cause all sorts of mental and physical mayhem.
You might not recognize it at first. Maybe it shows up as feeling drained even when you got plenty of sleep last night. Or maybe you find yourself being emotionally overreactive in a way that surprises you. Or maybe your brain just… won’t cooperate. You sit down to work and stare blankly at the screen, unable to form a good idea to save your life. And that deadline sure isn’t going away on its own. I know, I’ve been there way too many times.
I’ve learned to pay attention to when those feelings hit me—especially in the morning, before I’ve had anything to eat or drink. That’s a huge clue. If you feel foggy, anxious, or just “off” before breakfast, that’s your body waving a little red flag. It’s often not emotional—it’s chemical. And it’s something you can influence.
Here’s a fun fact most people don’t realize: your body loses nearly a liter of water overnight just from breathing. (So that’s where that stale bedroom air smell comes from!) You literally wake up dehydrated. If you haven’t eaten, you’re low on nutrients, too. So starting your day with hydration and key vitamins like B6 isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s essential for getting your brain and mood back online.
Your Body Can’t Store It—So You Have to Keep It Coming
Unlike fat-soluble vitamins that hang out in your body’s reserves, B6 is water-soluble—which means you use it up constantly and pee out the rest. If you’re stressed, active, on certain medications, or just living a busy life, your needs go up… and your stores drop faster.
The fix isn’t complicated. But it does take intention.
I try to notice the signs earlier now: that low-level irritability. That weird mental fog. That sense that I’m out of rhythm with myself. And then I check in: have I had enough water today? Did I get my nutrients in? Am I giving my brain what it actually needs to do its job?
Nine times out of ten, it’s not some big mysterious issue—it’s something as basic as hydration, minerals, or missing B vitamins.
Why We Put B6 in MDRN
We built MDRN to be more than just a hydration drink. Because hydration alone won’t help if your body doesn’t have the nutrients it needs to actually function. That’s why we included Vitamin B6 in its most bioavailable form—P5P—so your body doesn’t have to convert it first. It’s ready to go. Easy to absorb. Easy to use.
It works alongside magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin C to support your energy levels, mood, and recovery. But where it really shines is in the way it helps your brain stay balanced and clear—especially when you’re tired, overworked, or emotionally stretched thin.
A Quick Word About B12 (Spoiler Alert)
B6 is only half the picture. Its partner-in-crime is Vitamin B12—and together, they support your brain, your blood, and your long-term energy levels in a way that feels like your body finally clicking back into place.
B12 helps your cells produce energy. It also supports nerve function and helps keep your thinking sharp. So if B6 helps you feel calmer and more balanced, B12 helps you go the distance.
I’ll dig into that next.
Final Thought: You’re Not Alone in This
If your moods feel unpredictable… if your thoughts feel foggy… if you keep wondering why you don’t feel like yourself lately—you’re not imagining things. And you’re definitely not the only one.
These internal shifts we experience—anxiety, irritability, low motivation, mental fatigue—they’re not always just emotional. Sometimes they’re physical. Sometimes they’re nutritional.
When you start paying attention to how you feel and when you feel that way, you start noticing the patterns. You start making different choices. And little by little, you feel better. The key is paying attention, giving yourself a little compassion, slowing down just enough to breathe—and to feel.
Hydration is part of it. Clean ingredients help. B6 plays a quiet but powerful role in that mix—helping support mood, cognition, hormone balance, and even sleep. All these little things add up.
So if something here hit home, maybe it’s time to give your brain the support it’s been asking for. That’s why we put B6 in every MDRN flavor—so it’s a little easier to give your body and your brain what they need to feel like you again.
Because your brain chemistry deserves better than vibes and vibes alone. 🧪🧠