What is taurine?!
What is taurine?
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all those things above are true but you should also be aware of where the energy drink people GET taurine.
it comes from bull sperm. it's not the little swimmers themselves, but its the protein they swim in.
i personally am uncomfortable with drinking bull love juice, but i know people who are fine with it and it doesn't hurt you or they wouldn't sell it to you.
1.An essential nutritional substance for cats which can help prevent blindness and certain types of heart disease.
2.Taurine or L-Taurine is a non essential amino acid (i.e. one that your body can make for itself and does not need to get from the diet). L-Taurine is a specialized amino acid used in the body for the central nervous system and all body muscle including the heart muscle. Taurine is also a potent antioxidant L Taurine is also an antitoxin. In these roles L-Taurine is particularly important to the liver and immune system.
3.Taurine has been found to increase muscle cell volume in same way as creatine. Taurine is used to treat some forms of epilepsy by controlling seizures.
4.L- Taurine can be taken in protein supplements such as protein powder/bars and amino acid tablets.
It is an animo acid and a derivative of caffeine.
The derivative of caffeine is used in energy drinks to give temporary energy. (ie: Monster, Sobe, Red Bull, etc)
Be careful though: any stimulant, if taken too much, damages your heart and blood vessels.