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Taurine is an essential amino acid that occurs naturally in the human body and is abundant in the brain, muscle tissue, retina, and organs in the body (1). It can also be found in dietary sources such as meat and fish (2).

Taurine Benefits

• Supports athletic performance (ref)*
• Supports cardiovascular health (ref)*

Taurine Mode of Action

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is one of the most essential amino acids in the body. Small amounts of taurine can be synthesized in the liver from cysteine and methionine (4). It is an organic osmolyte and regulates cell volumes. Taurine is involved in the central nervous system development and cell protection, as well as being critical for the retina of the eye.

Taurine is considered “conditionally essential” because humans can synthesize it and are not entirely dependent on outside sources from which to obtain it (6). The mechanisms behind Taurine are not fully understood, despite the knowledge that it is so essential (1).

Humans obtain most of the taurine from their diet. Taurine can be found in small amounts of dairy, with the highest amount of taurine in shellfish, dark meat of chicken and turkey, and turkey bologna. Vegetarians and vegans have a lower blood level of taurine than meat-eaters (4).

A deficiency in taurine can be serious and affect the cardiovascular, renal, and ocular system (1).

Taurine, being a substrate in bile salt formation, was originally discovered in ox bile and was named after Taurus, the bull (3). It is not derived from bulls or bull testicles, contrary to circulating misinformation. Many people continue to spread the misinformation that since Red Bull energy drinks contain taurine and it is named “Red Bull” that it confirms this myth. This is incorrect: it is simply an ode to its discovery.

Taurine Dosage

Pure Nootropics’ Taurine contains 500 mg per capsule. Suggested use is 1 capsule by mouth up to 4 times daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

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