Taurine

- Supports cardiovascular function.
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that plays many roles in promoting health. Food sources of taurine are meat and seafood, especially shellfish such as mussels, clams and oysters. Those who do not regularly consume these foods, particularly vegetarians, may be at risk of taurine deficiency. The scientific community still has not reached a consensus on whether humans make enough taurine through their own metabolism to meet their needs. Additionally, high homocysteine ​​levels are a sign that the body may have difficulty making taurine. Since taurine is essential for heart and immune function as well as glucose metabolism and nervous system health, low taurine levels should be treated with dietary changes and/or supplementation.