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Supplement Facts:
\n<\/strong>Servings per container:\u00a090
\nServing size: 1 capsule<\/p>\n

Each capsule contains:<\/strong>
\nL-Taurine: 1000mg<\/p>\n

Other ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0gelatin (bovine)<\/p>\n

L-Taurine – The All-Star Amino Acid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is found in\u00a0nearly every cell and tissue<\/strong>\u00a0throughout the human body. Its strongest presence is within the most\u00a0metabolically active<\/strong>\u00a0tissues and organs such as the heart, brain,\u00a0eyes, muscle, and\u00a0other organs, making it central to proper metabolic function and the human biological structure.<\/p>\n

Taurine\u00a0deficiencies<\/strong>\u00a0are common and\/or associated with cardiomyopathy, renal dysfunction, neurodegenerative diseases, developmental abnormalities, and retinal damage.<\/p>\n

Another great aspect of Taurine is that it helps\u00a0stimulate the release of GABA, which is\u00a0<\/strong>an inhibitory neurotransmitter that\u00a0helps us deal with stress, to calm anxiety, and physiologically relax<\/strong>. More on this in the\u00a0Thea product page.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest and most significant animal studies on Taurine was conducted and published very recently on June 8th, 2023, titled \u00ab\u00a0Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging<\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The researchers found that\u00a0taurine suppressed age-associated weight gain<\/strong>\u00a0in female mice (even in \u00ab\u00a0menopausal\u00a0\u00bb mice),\u00a0increased energy expenditure<\/strong>,\u00a0increased bone mass, improved muscle endurance and strength, reduced depression-like and anxious behaviors, reduced insulin resistance<\/strong>, and promoted a younger-looking immune system, among other benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0Not only did we find that the animals lived longer, we also found that they’re living\u00a0healthier lives<\/strong>,\u00a0\u00bb Yadav says.<\/em>
\n
\nThe ‘liver’\u00a0perspective on the benefits of Taurine:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Very importantly, in the liver, Taurine (glycine too) is conjugated with bile acids to form\u00a0bile salts<\/strong>, which are released by the gallbladder to both\u00a0help us digest the fat we consume<\/strong>, and\u00a0assimilate the fat-soluble vitamins<\/strong>\u00a0in that fat. If bile accumulates and is not formed into the salts that can be used, this can congest the liver and gallbladder with ‘gallstones’ or formations of bile\/cholesterol\/other proteins.<\/p>\n

Taurine-conjugated bile salts consist of\u00a0the majority of conjugated bile salts<\/strong>\u00a0made by the liver. Animal studies have shown that Taurine supplementation, through the synthesis of these bile salts, can\u00a0prevent cholestasis<\/strong>\u00a0which is congestion of the liver from lack of bile flow.<\/p>\n

Decreasing congestion in the liver and gallbladder creates an\u00a0upward spiral<\/strong>\u00a0of effects because of how much\u00a0the liver<\/strong>\u00a0is responsible for. This may be why\u00a0hyperglycemia is improved –\u00a0<\/strong>as the\u00a0liver can more effectively convert carbohydrate intake to glycogen – why\u00a0hormones are optimized<\/strong>\u00a0– through\u00a0fat-soluble vitamins like retinol being absorbed and utilized better via the bile. The spiral of benefit continues upward from there.<\/p>\n

Another\u00a0strong clue highlighting its importance is that\u00a0Taurine comprises approximately 60% of the free amino acid pool in our bodies<\/strong>\u00a0and is concentrated in highly metabolic tissues<\/strong>\u00a0(brain, eyes, heart, and muscle). It also has documented benefits on ‘membrane stabilization<\/strong>‘, and\u00a0osmotic electrolyte balancing<\/strong>\u00a0effects. To me, this says that it is an integral component in our biological crystalline water-structure, as well as our electrical function (bioenergetic perspective).<\/p>\n

B6 deficiency, vegan\/vegetarian diets, estrogen dominance, heavy metal toxicities (like cadmium), or methylation dysfunction can all lead to taurine depletion.<\/p>\n

L-Taurine Benefits:
\n<\/strong>
\n– Lifespan and Healthspan increase
\n– Neuroprotection (antioxidant and anti-pollutant)
\n– Anti-anxiety & anti-stress
\n– Liver health
\n– Bile formation
\n– Blood sugar regulation
\n– Blood pressure regulation
\n– Cholesterol-lowering
\n– Protective against radiation
\n– Electrolyte balance (ion transport)
\n– GABA secretion supporting
\n– Hormone optimizing (lower estrogen dominance, increased T and testicular function in men, reduction of PCOS in women)
\n– Eye Health
\n– Cell membrane stability (ie it helps to structure our cellular water internally)
\n– Enhanced redox & NAD+ levels (ie it gives electrons to oxidized\/damaged constituents in our body)
\n– May combat hair loss<\/p>\n

References:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging.\u00a0<\/strong>Science, 2023; 380 (6649) DOI: 10.1126\/science.abn9257. Singh, P. et al.<\/p>\n

2. Wen C, Li F, Zhang L, Duan Y, Guo Q, Wang W, He S, Li J, Yin Y.\u00a0Taurine is Involved in Energy Metabolism in Muscles, Adipose Tissue, and the Liver.<\/strong>\u00a0Mol Nutr Food Res. 2019 Jan;63(2):e1800536. doi: 10.1002\/mnfr.201800536. Epub 2018 Oct 17. PMID:
\n30251429.<\/p>\n

3. Rafiee Z, Garc\u00eda-Serrano AM, Duarte JMN.\u00a0Taurine Supplementation as a Neuroprotective Strategy upon Brain Dysfunction in Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes.<\/strong>\u00a0Nutrients. 2022 Mar 18;14(6):1292. doi: 10.3390\/nu14061292. PMID: 35334949; PMCID: PMC8952284.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Guan L, Miao P.\u00a0The effects of taurine supplementation on obesity, blood pressure and lipid profile: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.<\/strong>\u00a0Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 Oct 15;885:173533. doi: 10.1016\/j.ejphar.2020.173533. Epub 2020 Aug 29. PMID: 32871172.<\/p>\n

5. Oja SS, Saransaari P.\u00a0Pharmacology of taurine.<\/strong>\u00a0Proc West Pharmacol Soc. 2007;50:8-15. PMID: 18605222.<\/p>\n

6. Jong CJ, Sandal P, Schaffer SW.\u00a0The Role of Taurine in Mitochondria Health: More Than Just an Antioxidant.<\/strong>\u00a0Molecules. 2021 Aug 13;26(16):4913. doi: 10.3390\/molecules26164913. PMID: 34443494; PMCID: PMC8400259.<\/p>\n

7. Ripps H, Shen W.\u00a0Review: taurine: a \u00ab\u00a0very essential\u00a0\u00bb amino acid.<\/strong>\u00a0Mol Vis. 2012;18:2673-86. Epub 2012 Nov 12. PMID: 23170060; PMCID: PMC3501277.<\/p>\n

8. Lyu Q, Feng M, Wang L, Yang J, Wu G, Liu M, Feng Y, Lin S, Yang Q, Hu J.\u00a0Taurine Prevents Liver Injury by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Cytochrome C-Mediated Apoptosis in Broilers Under Low Temperature.<\/strong>\u00a0Adv Exp Med Biol. 2022;1370:145-152. doi: 10.1007\/978-3-030-93337-1_14. PMID: 35882790.<\/p>\n

9. El-Maraghi EF, Abdel-Fattah KI, Soliman SM, El-Sayed WM.\u00a0Taurine abates the liver damage induced by \u03b3-irradiation in rats through anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic pathways.<\/strong>\u00a0Int J Radiat Biol. 2020 Dec;96(12):1550-1559. doi: 10.1080\/09553002.2020.1828656. Epub 2020 Oct 6. PMID: 32991236.<\/p>\n

10. Miyazaki T, Matsuzaki Y.\u00a0Taurine and liver diseases: a focus on the heterogeneous protective properties of taurine.<\/strong>\u00a0Amino Acids. 2014 Jan;46(1):101-10. doi: 10.1007\/s00726-012-1381-0. Epub 2012 Aug 24. PMID: 22918604. (full text on Sci-Hub)<\/p>\n

11. Taranukhin AG, Saransaari P, Kiianmaa K, Gunnar T, Oja SS.\u00a0Comparison of Toxicity of Taurine and GABA in Combination with Alcohol in 7-Day-Old Mice.<\/strong>\u00a0Adv Exp Med Biol. 2017;975 Pt 2:1021-1033. doi: 10.1007\/978-94-024-1079-2_81. PMID: 28849519.<\/p>\n

12. Malminen O, Kontro P.\u00a0Modulation of the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex by taurine in rat brain membranes.\u00a0<\/strong>Neurochem Res. 1986 Jan;11(1):85-94. doi: 10.1007\/BF00965168. PMID: 3008015.<\/p>\n

13. Lafuente A, Gonz\u00e1lez-Carracedo A, Cabaleiro T, Romero A, Esquifino AI.\u00a0Toxic effects of cadmium on GABA and taurine content in different brain areas of adult male rats.<\/strong>\u00a0J Physiol Biochem. 2005 Sep;61(3):439-46. doi: 10.1007\/BF03168450. PMID: 16440598.<\/p>\n

14. A. Culkin et. al (2005).\u00a0A Randomised Double Blind Controlled Crossover Trial of Intravenous Taurine Supplementation in Parenteral Nutrition as an Effective Treatment for Reducing Hepatobiliary Complications in Chronic Intestinal Failure
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/study\/NCT00135044?term=taurine%20liver%20&rank=4<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Kim H, Chang H, Lee DH.\u00a0Simulative evaluation of taurine against alopecia caused by stress in Caenorhabditis elegans.<\/strong>\u00a0Adv Exp Med Biol. 2013;776:267-76. doi: 10.1007\/978-1-4614-6093-0_25. PMID: 23392889.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0Yang J, Zong X, Wu G, Lin S, Feng Y, Hu J.\u00a0Taurine increases testicular function in aged rats by inhibiting oxidative stress and apoptosis.<\/strong>\u00a0Amino Acids. 2015 Aug;47(8):1549-58. doi: 10.1007\/s00726-015-1995-0. Epub 2015 May 10. PMID: 25957528.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0Collin C, Gautier B, Gaillard O, Hallegot P, Chabane S, Bastien P, Peyron M, Bouleau M, Thibaut S, Pruche F, Duranton A, Bernard BA.\u00a0Protective effects of taurine on human hair follicle grown in vitro<\/strong>. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2006 Aug;28(4):289-98. doi: 10.1111\/j.1467-2494.2006.00334.x. PMID: 18489269.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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