L-Tryptophan

[JadeWisc]

Do calmers containing L-Tryptophan really work?



I see many inconclusive tests when I look it up.

Anyone have any experinece ( good or bad) with calmers containing L-Tryptophan?

 

[chestnut cob]

I used Topspec Calmer for a while, which I think contains it, and it was brilliant. A bit too strong if anything!

I've never had any luck with Magnesium calmers but always got on ok with those containing tryptophan.

 

[JadeWisc]

Is that a daily feed through or a paste for occasional use?

 

[TequilaMist]

Have used one in past with great success has worked on 2/3 horse used on but not the nutty pony.We put mare on it without telling daughter so could see if it worked.Daughter said mare was rearing less (used to when stressed/scared)
I used Good as Gold,girl at yard used Carl Hester one with good effect.
ETA you can get as daily feed or paste

 

[c7mlm]

i found the ones that had L-Tryptophan in worked well. ones without it were useless. i found Top spec the best

 

[Persephone]

Bit off topic but I used to take it! It made me really sleepy, so if that is the effect you are after........!

 

[martlin]

QR
I used Equistro Equiliser, which contains it and it was really good. I think it's more about a certain combination of things than the L-tryptophan itself.

 

[JadeWisc]

Thanks everyone



So I am still wondering



Do you all use it as a daily suppliment or an on demand single dose when you feel you may need it?

 

[TequilaMist]

I used it as a daily supplement ,don't use it now(touch wood).
Someone can correct me if am wrong as have a terrible memory tryptophan is ammino acid which aids production of seratonin(happy stuff).
It has been used as an anti depressant for humans in past

 

[chestnut cob]

Topspec calmer is a daily calmer, so they have it every day in their feeds. You start off with a loading dose then reduce down to the daily maintenance dose.

I have a feeling Equine America So-Kalm instant calmer paste is L-tryptophan and that's an instant paste, well takes about 3 hours to work. Sent my pony to sleep...went to do dressage and he could only just about rouse himself to do the tests!

 

[JadeWisc]

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Sent my pony to sleep...went to do dressage and he could only just about rouse himself to do the tests!

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Sounds perfect!