Taurine is an essential sulphur amino acid. It acts as a building block for all the amino acids and plays a major role in fat digestion, circulation and blood sugar regulation. Features Taurine plays a variety of roles in the normal function of the brain, heart, gallbladder, eyes and vascular system. Those who are low in taurine may not be able to absorb certain minerals - sodium, potassium and magnesium. Taurine acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and acts as a scavenger for the hypochlorite ion. It helps to balance blood lipids by conjugating with bile acids. The contents of this capsule are suitable for vegetarians and vegans if the capsule is broken open.
Further information on Taurine Much of the research conducted into the uses of taurine centres on its function in nerve tissue and its inhibitory action on epilepsy. After an epileptic seizure the nerve tissue where the attack was centered shows very low levels of taurine. Considering the generally high concentrations elsewhere and the fact that epilepsy, like spasticity, is caused by a dysfunction of the inhibitory neurotransmitters, researchers assumed that the attacks generally occurred where levels of taurine were low. Since then it has been found highly effective in reducing seizures. Serum zinc has been found to be low in epileptics, and since low serum zinc results in plasma and urine levels of taurine rising this may be part of taurine's association with epilepsy. References: Erdmann, Dr.R. the Amino Revolution, Century Orthomolecular Review, Vol.3, No.3, 1983 Taurine, Ed. Huxtable, Barbeau, pp1-9 Epilepsia 16:245-249, 1975 This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional. |
