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.
Taurines best established use is for
congestive heart failure (CHF), which is a condition in which the
heart muscle progressively weakens. IT is also believed to help
regulate heartbeat.
All information presented is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to
administer to any
physical ailments. In all
matters related to your health please contact a
qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb
Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA