Description
What is Taurine? Taurine is a natural amino acid that behaves as a lipid and membrane stabilizer. Most Taurine benefits are exerted through other compounds in the body. Unlike most amino acids, Taurine is not used to produce proteins so its classified as a conditionally essential amino acid. Taurine occurs naturally in the human body and is found in most animal meats. Foods high in Taurine include fish, poultry, red meats, shellfish and dairy products. Taurine synthesis in mammals occurs through the cysteine sulfinic acid pathway. In this process, cysteine is oxidized to sulfinic acid and is then catalyzed by cysteine dioxygenase. Cysteine sulfinic acid is then decarboxylated by sulfinoalanine decarboxylase to make hypotaurine, which is then oxidized to create Taurine. Taurine Uses and Benefits - Supports Healthy metabolic function - Promotes cardiovascular health - Supports organ health - Supports healthy stress levels
