Description
Magnesium is an essential macromineral for all animals. The majority of magnesium in the horse’s body is found in bone and muscle. Magnesium is used in calming supplements to reduce excitability, anxiety, and reactivity. In human studies, it has been shown to influence nerve transmission and support an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect.
2) Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor to the neurotransmitter and hormone serotonin. Serotonin is the brain chemical that produces feelings of happiness and contentment. Tryptophan is said to produce a calming effect by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating appetite, sleep, mood balance, emotions, anxiety, pain sensitivity and more.
3) Thiamine
Thiamine is a B-vitamin (Vitamin B1) that is required by the horse for a variety of metabolic functions, including carbohydrate metabolism. B vitamins play a role in nervous system function and thiamine supplementation is purported to have a calming effect. Thiamine and B-complex vitamin supplementation are generally believed to be beneficial in horses under stress.
4) Calcium
Calcium is used to calm equines to help aid focus and concentration without sedation, while supporting normal neurotransmission.





