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Taurine

What Is It?
Taurine, an amino acid derivative found in meat and other animal foods (except for milk and milk products), appears to shield the heart from harm. It's best known for empowering bile acids to clear cholesterol from the body. It may also fight cellular troublemakers that can damage the heart. Studies in animals suggest that taurine lowers blood pressure as well--yet another heart-healthy property. Although research has produced conflicting results, taurine may also benefit vision disorders, epilepsy, and gallstones.

While the body synthesizes taurine on its own, strict vegetarians who consume no meat products may need to pay special attention to getting enough of this amino acid derivative. This is particularly relevant for vegetarian women who plan on having children; taurine participates in the development of the visual and central nervous systems of the growing fetus and infant.

Although first identified in the 1820s, much remains to be learned about the therapeutic importance of taurine. It is not a true amino acid, but rather a substance created from the metabolism of an amino acid (cysteine).

General Interaction

There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with taurine.

Cautions

 
  • Because the evidence to support the use of taurine is still limited and somewhat preliminary, be sure to stick with tried-and-true methods of preventing heart disease, a serious condition. Consult your doctor if you wish to experiment with taurine supplements.
    Ailments
    Dosage
    Angina
    500 mg L-taurine 3 times a day on an empty stomach
    Arrhythmia
    1,500 mg L-taurine twice a day on an empty stomach
    Epilepsy
    500 mg L-taurine 3 times a day on an empty stomach
    High Blood Pressure
    500 mg L-taurine twice a day

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