Taurine

Basic Information of Taurine

Alias: β -taurine, tacholic acid, tacholin

Chemical formula: C₂H₇NO₃S

Taurine, also known as β -taurine, Cholic acid, taurocholine, was extracted from bezoar in the beginning. Taurine is a sulfur-containing non-protein amino acid, which is closely related to the metabolism of cysteine and cysteine, and has the functions of enhancing immunity, protecting the retina, myocardium, and anti-oxidation and so on. Taurine is also one of the most abundant free amino acids in mammalian tissues and has been widely concerned and applied to the food and beverage industry. 

The Function and Application of Taurine

1. Taurine could help to maintain brain function and accelerate the development of babies and children’s brains.

2. Taurine plays an important role in the maintenance of normal vision.

3. Taurine could accelerate the growth of the nervous system.

4. Taurine could accelerate the digestion of fat and plays a role in gall bile metabolization.

5. Taurine plays a role in endocrine balance, and it could adjust and protect the body’s cardiovascular system.

6. Taurine could improve the immune system and help the growth of the body.