Source Naturals Free-Form Taurine is very important in supporting metabolism and can be found in high levels in the brain, skeletal muscle, heart, and retina of the eye.
Taurine supplementation has been shown to support nitric oxide production in the blood vessels which is essential to blood flow, supporting normal blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular function.
In the liver, taurine combines with bile acids, which supports cholesterol solubility and excretion, thus helping to support the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels. Taurine’s involvement in bile acid formation also supports fat digestion, fluid balance and detoxification of environmental toxins.
Taurine has been found to support cell membrane stability and is important in supporting normal extra and intracellular distribution of calcium. Taurine supports regular heart rhythm and electrical activity of the nerves. In the retina, taurine helps support the structure and function of the visual cells. Taurine also supports fluid balance.
Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid found in protein-rich food such as meat, fish and eggs. It is regarded as a conditionally, non-essential amino acid as it can be synthesised in the body from other sulfur-containing amino acids such as cysteine and methionine.
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