Wizard of Vitamins

Taurine Vitamin

What is Taurine?

Taurine is an amino acid-like compound and a component of bile acids, which are used to help absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Taurine also helps regulate the heart beat, maintain cell membrane stability, and prevent brain cell over-activity.

Taurine in Diets

Taurine is found mostly in meat and fish. Except for infants, the human body is able to make taurine from cysteine another amino acid.

Taurine Medicinal Treatments

Congestive heart failure Cystic fibrosis Iron-deficiency anemia Liver support Pre- and post-surgery health Cardiomyopathy Epilepsy High blood pressure Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes

Known Consequences of Taurine Deficiency

Most people, including vegans (vegetarians who eat no dairy or eggs), do not need taurine supplements. While infants require taurine, the amount in either human milk or formula is adequate. People with diabetes have been reported to have lower blood levels of taurine than non-diabetics.

Taurine Recommended Dosages

For the treatment of various medical conditions, doctors typically recommend 1.5 grams to as much as 6 grams or more per day.

Taurine Side Effects

Taurine has not been reported to cause any severe adverse effects. Certain medicines may interact with taurine. Refer to drug interactions for a list of those medicines.