Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid that is found in high levels in the skeletal and heart muscles of humans, as well as in white blood cells, and the central nervous system. It is found in meats, fish, milk and eggs, in some plants, such as seaweed, fungi and bacteria but not in vegetable proteins, so supplementation is especially important for vegetarians.

Taurine is a main ingredient in bile and aids in the digestion of fats and the absorption of vitamins that are fat soluble. It is a necessary acid that our body produces naturally.

Taurine is a neurotransmitter, a neuromodulator and is involved in glucose uptake. It is found naturally in the body in several different locations, and it can be synthesized by the brain. In the body, taurine helps to regulate the levels of salts and water in the blood in addition to being involved in the function of neurotransmitters and in heart function. The compound tends to act as a diuretic in the body, a trait which can become important when it is combined with other drugs, and it can have an excitatory effect.

Taurine, is an organic acid found in many energy drinks and is believed to be safe given the current scientific data available. In fact, this compound is sometimes used in medical treatment under the supervision of a physician for diseases as varied as congestive heart failure and epilepsy.

Ingredients: Taurine (Free-Form), Rice flour and gelatin (capsule).

Contains no: sugar, starch, salt, yeast, corn, soy, gluten, wheat or milk

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 to 4 times daily with juice or water, preferably between meals.

Warnings: none.