| Taurine is an amino
acid. It is vital to the proper utilization of sodium, magnesium, potassium, and
calcium. Taurine has a protective effect upon the human brain. The amino acid
taurine is used to treat anxiety, hyperactivity, poor brain function,
hypoglycemia, epilepsy, hypertension, and seizures. The
levels of taurine found in children's brains is up to 4 times that in adult
brains. Thus supplementation for adults or children with lower levels of taurine
can boost brain function. People with Down's Syndrome or Muscular dystrophy may
benefit from taurine supplements.
Excessive losses of taurine thru urine can be
caused by many metabolism disorders. The results of this taurine loss can
be: physical or emotional stress, excessive consumption of alcohol, intestinal
problems, cardiac arrhythmias, platelet disorders, and zinc deficiency.
Taurine is needed more by people with diabetes
and supplementation with cystine and taurine may decrease the need for
insulin.
Taurine - the best established use is for
congestive heart failure (CHF), which is a condition in which the heart muscle
progressively weakens. The amino acid taurine is also believed to help regulate
heartbeat.
Taurine is also known as:
L-taurine
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