{"product_id":"taurine-500mg","title":"Taurine 500mg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaurine 500 mg by Douglas Laboratories | Development of the nervous system, retina, and muscle tissue | 100 Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Taurine 500mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories®\u003c\/strong\u003e, each contain 500 mg of pure crystalline taurine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUNCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaurine is one of the most abundant free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutriessential.com\/products\/free-form-amino-caps-1\" title=\"free-form-amino-caps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eamino acids\u003c\/a\u003e in the body. It is not incorporated into proteins, yet taurine is very important in metabolism and is present in particularly high levels in the brain, skeletal muscle, heart, and retina of the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaurine is regarded as a conditionally-essential amino acid because it can be synthesized by the body from the other sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and methionine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaurine synthesis is vitamin B6 dependent. Taurine is essential for infants where it plays important roles in the development of the nervous system, retina, and muscle tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaurine is well known for its role in bile salt synthesis and has crucial functions in the liver’s detoxification pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaurine also appears to have a stabilizing effect on cell membranes and is important in maintaining normal extra- and intracellular distribution of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis in turn has implications for neuronal excitability and the regulation of osmotic pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the retina, taurine helps maintain the structure and function of the visual cells. In the diet, taurine is found in meat and fish, but not in plant foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrict vegetarians, especially those with low \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutriessential.com\/products\/n-acetyl-l-cysteine-500-mg\" title=\"n-acetyl-l-cysteine-500-mg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecysteine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaurine capsules may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals who wish to enhance the body’s taurine levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"itemservings\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings Per Container:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a dietary supplement, adults take 1 to 3 capsules daily with food or as directed by their healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended that this product be taken in conjunction with vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 Capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine...\u003c\/strong\u003e500mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine 500mg ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cellulose, vegetable stearate, and silica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas Laboratories","offers":[{"title":"100 Capsules","offer_id":52233498493230,"sku":"202326-100X","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7837\/8798\/files\/Douglas-Laboratories-Taurine-500mg.webp?v=1782286305","url":"https:\/\/vitaaging.com\/products\/taurine-500mg","provider":"Vitaaging.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}