Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is not involved in protein synthesis but is essential to cardiovascular function and the development and function of the brain, retina, and skeletal muscle.
A small amount of taurine is produced in the liver but under certain conditions it may not be enough to meet all of our functional needs. Taurine can also be obtained directly from certain foods like beef, dark-meat poultry and shellfish. The amount of taurine humans produce is declining as we age.
Taurine improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure and may improve lipid levels.
Mice studies have shown that daily supplementation with Taurine increased healthspan and extended lifespan by around 12%.
Another effect of Taurine is an average 10% increase in exercise results.