Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 " Can anyone tell me what taurine is supposed to do? " This is from Kirkman's website describing the role of Taurine: Description: Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter, has antioxidant properties and is needed for proper bilary function. Taurine is abundant in the tissues of the central nervous system and plays a calming role as a neurotransmitter by counteracting the stimulatory effect of glutamate. Taurine has a very important antioxidant function in white blood cells, leukocytes and lymphocytes. These cells are important in protecting the body from foreign substances and invading organisms. Taurine is needed to form a key component of bile, taurocholic acid. Proper bile formation is very necessary for the absorption of essential lipids from the digestive tract. Bile forms water-oil emulsions of dietary lipids, allowing for the absorption of the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, as well as essential fatty acids. Taurine deficiency can be measured in the laboratory, often occurring when individuals are on a restricted diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 " Can anyone tell me what taurine is supposed to do? " This is from Kirkman's website describing the role of Taurine: Description: Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter, has antioxidant properties and is needed for proper bilary function. Taurine is abundant in the tissues of the central nervous system and plays a calming role as a neurotransmitter by counteracting the stimulatory effect of glutamate. Taurine has a very important antioxidant function in white blood cells, leukocytes and lymphocytes. These cells are important in protecting the body from foreign substances and invading organisms. Taurine is needed to form a key component of bile, taurocholic acid. Proper bile formation is very necessary for the absorption of essential lipids from the digestive tract. Bile forms water-oil emulsions of dietary lipids, allowing for the absorption of the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, as well as essential fatty acids. Taurine deficiency can be measured in the laboratory, often occurring when individuals are on a restricted diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 " Can anyone tell me what taurine is supposed to do? " This is from Kirkman's website describing the role of Taurine: Description: Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter, has antioxidant properties and is needed for proper bilary function. Taurine is abundant in the tissues of the central nervous system and plays a calming role as a neurotransmitter by counteracting the stimulatory effect of glutamate. Taurine has a very important antioxidant function in white blood cells, leukocytes and lymphocytes. These cells are important in protecting the body from foreign substances and invading organisms. Taurine is needed to form a key component of bile, taurocholic acid. Proper bile formation is very necessary for the absorption of essential lipids from the digestive tract. Bile forms water-oil emulsions of dietary lipids, allowing for the absorption of the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, as well as essential fatty acids. Taurine deficiency can be measured in the laboratory, often occurring when individuals are on a restricted diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/taurine3-2.html Here's a link that gives more info about Taurine than I'd ever seen in one place before. Jody mom to -6 and -8 SCD 25 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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