Taurine
$80.00
What is Taurine?
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid-like compound (technically not a protein-building amino acid).
It is naturally produced in the body and also obtained from the diet, especially animal-based foods.
Most abundant in:
Heart, Brain, Retina (eyes), Skeletal muscles
Method of Administration
Primary Route: Intravenous (IV) infusion
This method provides high systemic absorption and rapid onset of action, allowing the compound to act quickly at the cellular level.Alternative Route: Oral administration
(Less effective compared to IV delivery.)
Abundance:
Found in millimolar concentrations in many tissues.
Especially concentrated in excitable tissues like nerves, muscles, and the heart.
Total body content in adults: estimated at several grams, depending on diet and metabolism.
Importance of Taurine:
Even though it’s not a building block of proteins, taurine plays critical roles in many physiological functions:
1. Heart and Cardiovascular Health:
Supports normal heart rhythm and function.
Helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the heart and blood vessels.
2. Nervous System Support:
Stabilizes cell membranes in neurons.
Acts as a neurotransmitter or neuromodulator in the brain.
May help with calming neural excitability and preventing seizures.
3. Eye Health:
Highly concentrated in the retina.
Essential for retinal development and protection against light-induced damage.
4. Muscle Function:
Helps regulate calcium homeostasis in muscle cells.
Supports muscle contraction and may reduce fatigue during exercise.
5. Bile Salt Formation and Digestion:
Taurine is involved in the conjugation of bile acids, which are essential for:
Fat digestion
Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
6. Antioxidant and Detoxifying Role:
Scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Protects cells from oxidative stress and toxic substances.
7. Immune Function:
Modulates immune responses.
Helps regulate inflammation.