![]() ![]() Low taurine levels in the body are associated with retinal degeneration, growth retardation, and cardiovascular disease. Taurine deficiency may be more common than expected. Cognitive performance is improved when it is combined with caffeine, also common in energy drinks. The combination of ginseng and taurine in some energy drinks may offer synergistic benefits. It’s also essential for energy production, which is why energy drinks contain taurine. (Jong, Azuma, & Schaffer, 2012) In additon, taurine’s antioxidant effects can protect against age-related lipid peroxidation. It serves as a regulator of mitochondrial protein synthesis for protecting mitochondria from superoxide generation. Yet, researchers found that it is neither a classical free radical scavenger nor a regulator of antioxidant defenses. Additionally, it’s an unusual chemical because it is one of few amino groups containing sulfonic acid, which are stronger than carboxylic acids. Taurine is termed an amino acid because it’s an acid containing an amino group. Yet, it’s not an amino acid in the usual biochemical sense. Most amino acid compounds contain both an amino and a carboxyl group. It’s essential for cardiovascular function, the development and function of skeletal muscles, the retina, and the central nervous system. ![]() Therefore, it plays many biological roles, including conjugation of bile acids, helps maintain fluid homeostasis, stabilizes cell membrane, and manages calcium signaling. It also stabilizes cell membranes, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It controls muscle metabolism and much more. Current research describes taurine as a primary nutrient. ![]()
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