What is Taurine?
Taurine is an amino acid produced naturally by the body that is found in large amounts in the
brain, retina, heart, and platelets.
Where is taurine extracted from?
Taurine is mainly found in eggs, fish, meat and milk. In our bodies, taurine can be synthesized in
the liver in the presence of sufficient amounts of vitamin B6.
What are the main characteristics of taurine?
Taurine has a stimulating effect that can improve physical and mental performance under stress and during everyday life. In general, consumption of this substance allows one to feel more vigorous and energetic.
Taurine is a nutrient that helps the body metabolize food more efficiently, which can help reduce weight and improve overall health. It is especially helpful for bones and muscles and may also be beneficial for the digestive system.
Taurine plays an important role in delaying the onset of fatigue and improving muscle endurance, as well as maintaining high energy levels for prolonged periods.
Due to its antioxidant properties, taurine is able to protect body cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
From recent studies, taurine also appears to have protective effects on the cardiovascular system (especially anti-hypertensive and anti-cholesterol), and several studies have shown that it can protect the retina from various disorders.
| Study title | Conclusions | Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Taurine and its analogs in neurological disorders: Focus on therapeutic potential and molecular mechanisms. | Taurine demonstrates several potentials for action on various problems that can affect the proper functioning of the human brain as well as other districts of the body. | Md. Jakaria, Shofiul Azam Taurine and its analogs in neurological disorders: Focus on therapeutic potential and molecular mechanisms - PMC |
| Effects and mechanisms of taurine as a therapeutic agent. | This review summarizes studies that support a role for taurine in the treatment of diseases of the muscle, central nervous system, and cardiovascular system. | 2018 - Stephen Schaffer, Ha Won Kim Effects and Mechanisms of Taurine as a Therapeutic Agent - PubMed |
