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Omneity® Pellets
All-In-One Vitamin & Mineral Pellet
FeedBank
Ingredient
L-Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis and various metabolic functions in horses. It serves as a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation and nervous system function. Due to this role, L-Tryptophan is sometimes included in equine supplements marketed for calming or stress support. However, its effectiveness as a calming agent in horses has not been scientifically proven, and serotonin synthesis is a complex process influenced by multiple factors beyond dietary tryptophan intake.
Horses obtain L-Tryptophan naturally from protein-containing feedstuffs such as forages and grains. While dietary supplementation may be used in specific situations, such as for horses prone to stress or nervous behavior, research does not conclusively support its calming effects.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain L-Tryptophan as an ingredient.
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Feeds, Supplements & Products
Tryptophan
Amino Acid
Ingredient
Metabolism
MuscleTryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor for serotonin and melatonin. It is sometimes supplemented to horses as a calming aid. However, research in horses suggests that it is not an effective calming additive.
Ulc-R-Aid (AniMed)
Gut Health
Immunity
Mineral Balance
UlcersUlc-R-Aid from AniMed is a powdered supplement that is supposed to support horses prone to gastric ulcers. It aids in immune function and contains Colostrashield.
Ulcer Armour+ (High Horse)
Gut Health
Health
Herb
PerformanceUlcer Armour by High Horse is a supplement intended to support gastric health. It contains herbal ingredients such as aloe vera and slippery elm bark.
Ultium Growth Formula (Purina)
Broodmare
Complete Feed
Growth
LactationPurina Ultium® Growth Formula is a concentrate feed intended for breeding and growing horses. It provides 9.5% fat with added amino acids to support development.
Ultium® Competition Horse Formula (Purina Mills)
Complete Feed
Competition Horses
ExercisePerformanceUltium Competition Horse Formula is a pelleted horse feed designed to support horses in competition. It is a high-fat, high-fibre ration that contains 12% protein.
Unbeetable Balance (Unbeetable Feeds)
Fiber
Grain FreeMineral Balance
VitaminsUnbeetable Balance is a ration balancer from Unbeetable Feeds. It is a grain-free, pelleted formulation intended for horses that require controlled calorie intake.
Unbeetable Complete (Unbeetable Feeds)
EnergyGrain Free
Low NSC Feeds
ProteinUnbeetable Complete by Unbeetable feeds is a grain free complete feed intended for all horse types. It contains a blend of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Via-Calm (AniMed)
CalmingMineral BalancePerformance
StressAniMed's Vita-Calm is a supplement that is meant to reduce stress and provides vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It can help calm horses, especially before events which may cause nervousness.
Vision Focusing & Calming Supplement (Vita Flex)
CalmingCompetition HorsesStress
VisionVision Focusing & Calming Supplement for Horses is a pelleted B-vitamin supplement with added valerian root extract meant to support mood balance in horses.
Whoa (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
CalmingMineral BalanceStressVitaminsWhoa by Doctor's Choice Supplements is a supplement intended for horses with limited exercise programs or on box rest. It is designed to help with a horse's focus and attitude.
Wilson’s Cool Formula (Wilson Feeds)
Mineral Balance
NutrientsProtein
YeastWilson's Cool Formula by Wilson Feeds is a granular, textured horse feed formulated to balance forage-based diets. It is soy-free and contains peas and alfalfa as protein sources.
