Taurine supplement, essential for the muscles, heart & nerves

Taurine supplement is particularly valued by those seeking to improve their physical and mental performance, now available to buy at SuperSmart in tablet form.

What is Taurine?

As indicated by its chemical denomination, 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurine is an amino acid derivative. Its name comes from the Latin, taurus, meaning ‘bull', as it was first discovered in the bile of this animal.

It is, however, found in many other animal species including humans where it can be synthesised from two sulphur-containing amino acids called methionine and cysteine. In the human body, taurine plays a part in numerous metabolic processes and has now been made available as a dietary supplement precisely to support this important activity.

What are the benefits associated with Taurine?

Taurine's role in the body

Suffice to say then that taurine's benefits in the body is considerable. Given taurine's many effects and its role in helping the body to function properly, it has attracted the interest of the scientific community.

• Taurine is present at significant levels in the brain and muscles where it plays an important role in a number of biological processes.
• In cardiac muscle, it is primarily involved in cardiac contractility.
• It is also involved in growth processes and is essential for the maturation of the nervous system.
• In general terms, it helps protect vital functions and as such, may be involved in the antioxidant activity of white blood cells, fighting cell damage.
• In addition to these protective effects, it may also be involved in processes such as the digestion of fats and sperm motility.

The benefits of taurine in sports nutrition

Research has shown that supplementing with taurine may help boost certain types of metabolism and combat certain health problems. In particular, it has been widely studied in sports nutrition for:

• Reducing muscle soreness and cramps.
• Increasing glucose storage in the form of glycogen.
• Improving physical and mental performance.

For optimal efficacy, each tablet contains 1000 mg of taurine with a suggested dose of one to two tablets a day, although this dosage can be adapted to individual need.

Note:

Given this substance's powerful effects, those with heart problems should not take taurine supplements. If in doubt, seek medical advice.