News — Taurine

Have you ever heard of taurine before? Like many people, you may not be familiar with this compound. Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid, but it is often referred to as an amino acid. It is found in the tissues of all animals, including humans. In fact, taurine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body. It is highest in the brain and heart, followed by the muscles. Taurine is also found in breast milk. Unlike many other amino acids, taurine is not used to build new tissues. Instead, it's considered a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning it...