How Tryptophan + Beta Glucans Balance Each Other in a Calming Formula

How Tryptophan + Beta Glucans Balance Each Other in a Calming Formula

Tryptophan = the “calming signal.”

Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps the horse’s body produce serotonin, which supports relaxation, emotional stability, and a calmer mental state.
But: Tryptophan works best when the gut and immune system aren’t inflamed or stressed.

Beta Glucans = the “system stabilizer.”

Beta glucans support the gut lining, reduce immune overreactivity, and help normalize the stress response. They calm the body so the horse can actually use tryptophan effectively.
 They also prevent the “crash” or inconsistent effects that can happen when tryptophan is used alone in a horse with gut stress.

How They Balance Each Other

Tryptophan calms the mind.
Beta glucans calm the body.

Together they create a steady, clean calming effect because:

• Tryptophan lowers stress signaling,
  

• Beta glucans lower the inflammation and gut stress that BLOCK tryptophan from working,
  

• They prevent each other from being over- or under-effective,
  

• The horse gets smooth, consistent calming instead of highs/lows.
  

Simple Sales Version

• Tryptophan = emotional calm
  

• Beta glucans = physical calm
  

• Together = balanced, steady relaxation instead of just sedating the horse.