01/06/2023
is a type of amino acid and is one of the most essential substances in the body. It is found in large amounts in the brain, retina, heart, and blood. The best food sources of taurine are meat and fish, but taurine can be taken as a supplement. Taurine is now made synthetically. It's become a popular supplement and ingredient in in recent years, first by Red Bull and then copied by many.
Taurine prevents bile acids from damaging your cells. Taurine is critical for photoreceptors in the retina, and stops damage. Taurine has a sedative role in the body and takes the edge off the stimulants in energy drinks. Taurine slows the absorption of glucose into the blood, reducing the spike of glucose and insulin. Taurine stabilises cell membranes and regulates cell volume. Taurine helps to overcome insulin resistance. Taurine improves the sense of taste and smell.
The best foods for taurine are scallops, mussels, squid, and clams. Meats have a good content, particularly dark turkey and chicken meat. Eggs do not contain taurine, and taurine is not found in nuts and vegetables.
All these are eclipsed by Red Bull which has 1000mg of taurine in one 250ml can. The Thai version, called Red Bull Theoplex-L Formula is the winner.
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