Taurine Free Form Amino Acid
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recovery, cell volumization, and sports performance!
Taurine is a non-essential amino acid, because it is a component of protein that
can be manufactured by the body from other amino acids. The exception to this is
in newborn infants because they have not established the pathways needed to make
this amino acid. For everyone else, just because taurine is non-essential does
not mean that the body cannot benefit from its supplementation.
Taurine plays an important role in the metabolism of proteins and
neurotransmitters. As a neurotransmitter taurine inhibits nerve impulses thus
stopping unwanted nervous reactions like those that cause seizures,
hyperactivity and anxiety. In the heart taurine regulates contractions and
prevents irregular heartbeats. It also regulates potassium levels, which ensures
regularity of the heartbeat. A deficiency of taurine leads to damage in the
photoreceptors of the eye. Thus visual impairment can be caused by a lack of
taurine. Taurine is a part of the bile acids that are released into the
intestine with fatty meals. Bile acids emulsify fat and aid in the absorption of
fat-soluble vitamins. Natural health practitioners for heart disease, heart
failure, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypoglycemia, epilepsy, anxiety,
hyperactivity, high blood pressure and visual impairment recommend taurine.
The biologically active form of taurine is L-taurine. It is commonly found as a
powder or in capsules. It may be found in formulas for heart health. It is used
with coenzyme Q10 and carnitine for supporting the heart. Vegetarians tend to
lack taurine because food sources are animal based. Take amino acid supplements
at least 1/2 hour before or after a meal to maximize their absorption. If you
take an individual amino acid supplement for longer than one month, add an amino
acid complex to the protocol to prevent the deficiency of other amino acids.
What are Amino Acids?
As the building blocks of protein, amino acids are vital to health. Next to
water, amino acids in the form of proteins make up the greatest portion of our
body weight. They comprise tendons, muscles and ligaments; organs and glands;
hair and nails; important bodily fluids, and are a necessary part of every cell
in the body.
There are over 20 amino acids, separated into two categories ﾖ essential and
non-essential. Essential amino acids are those that cannot be manufactured by
your body, hence, it is essential that you obtain them from your diet.
Non-essential amino acids can be manufactured by your body, however, your body
must have the right combination of essential amino acids and supporting
nutrients to optimize healthy protein maintenance, so supplementation may be
desirable.
What is a free-form Amino Acid?
Free-from means the amino acid is in its purest form. Free-form amino acids
require no digestion and are absorbed directly into the blood stream.
Directions: Consume 30 minutes before or after a meal
to maximum absorption.
