Taurine 500mg vitamins and Herbs.

Taurine 500mg

Features & Benefits
Important regulator of calcium and 
neurotransmitters within the heart, muscles and brain*1 

Key 
component in olfactory neurons and basal cells*2,3 
Strengthens and protects healthy cell membranes*4,5 
Essential for maintenance of vision and protection of the 
retina*3,4 

Helps calm the nervous system by regulating 
neurotransmitters*2,3,5 

Helps to maintain and, in some 
cases, improve heart and cardiovascular function*4,6,7 

Facts 
about Taurine 

        Identified over 150 years ago, the 
amino acid taurine is synthesized in the human body from 
methionine and cysteine. Its basic function is to maintain 
healthy cell membranes by removing toxic substances and by 
reducing mineral and water loss from damaged membranes.*5 It is 
not known exactly how taurine does this.

        Taurine is 
an essential nutrient for babies’ development3,4,5 and is 
conserved by the mother’s body.* In fact, taurine excretion by 
the mother during pregnancy and lactation is so slight, it’s 
almost non-existent.*3 In one clinical study, 21 children and 23 
adults fed an artificial, taurine-deficient diet developed 
clinical symptoms of taurine deficiency, including kidney and 
eye problems. Their taurine levels averaged only 47% of 
normal.*4 

        Taurine helps maintain a steady and even 
heart beat, by helping to regulate the concentration of calcium 
ions.*3,4,7  It increases calcium concentration in the heart 
when plasma calcium is low and protects against calcium overload 
when calcium is abundant.*4

                Taurine also 
functions as a neuroregulator and nerve cell growth 
factor.*1,2,5 It promotes a calming effect by inhibiting the 
release of norepinephrine and acetylcholine, and stimulating the 
release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).*5 Taurine increases 
the production of serotonin and melatonin by stimulating the 
activity of N-acetyltransferase, resulting in normalization of 
sleep and nerve functioning.*3,5

        Taurine is found in 
large amounts in the smell center of the nose2 although 
the

exact function of taurine in maintaining our sense of 
smell is not known. Taurine is also plentiful in the retina 
where it helps protect cone cells.*1

                Taurine 
binds with bile acids to keep them soluble for excretion.3,4,5 
Since bile acids bind to cholesterol, taurine is involved in the 
metabolism of cholesterol.*5

Ingredient Highlights 
Structurally, taurine is a unique beta-aminosulfonic acid, 
widely distributed throughout the body, although the highest 
concentration is found in the muscles and the brain.5 It is not 
an essential amino acid, since it can be synthesized from 
cysteine, aided by vitamin B-6.4  Its structure is similar to 
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and choline which are both 
important in the brain and nerve tissue.*3,5  Perhaps because of 
its structure, taurine is found in some peptides, but is not a 
component of any known protein.*3,4,5 No toxicity or adverse 
side effects from taurine supplementation have been recorded.6,7 
Taurine is most commonly, and abundantly, found in animal 
protein (especially certain seafoods).  Vegetarians, therefore, 
can benefit from taurine supplementation.*4