Taurine is an amino-sulfonic acid that is not essential to the body. This means that the body can often meet the daily requirement for taurine through the body's own production. Taurine is mainly produced in the liver and brain, with the participation of vitamin B6. It is the end product of the metabolism of the sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and methionine. An amount of 50-125 mg taurine is synthesized in the body every day. Good sources of taurine from food are animal-based products such as meat, fish and dairy products. A healthy adult has about 0.4 - 1g of taurine per kilogram of body weight in the body. In the human body, it is mainly found in the musculature, the central nervous system, the retina and the platelets. Taurine can be a deficiency of athletes due to the high physical strain but also of vegetarians, because taurine is not contained in pure plant products. Such a deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to disease and muscle dysfunction. As an active ingredient taurine was known a few years ago, especially through energy drinks. In these, it is in addition to caffeine a major component. The combination with caffeine should provide for a physically and mentally invigorating effect. Fatigue can be prevented. Athletes use this positive effect of taurine, especially before strenuous training sessions. But that's just one of many beneficial effects taurine can have. As an antioxidant, it supports the immune system and protects cells from free radical damage. In addition, it supports the calcium flow into the cells, which ensures normal functioning of the muscles. The taurine content in the body also has a regulating effect on the fluid balance. Thus, optimal regulation can have a positive effect on performance if it is ensured that the cells, especially muscle cells, are supplied with sufficient fluid. Because of the fluid, the muscle cells are supplied with the necessary oxygen and other nutrients they need to reach their full potential.
