{"id":615170,"date":"2024-09-27T13:42:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=615170"},"modified":"2025-02-28T01:43:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T00:43:37","slug":"extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Taurine Enhances Both Athletic Performance and Recovery. What Other Health Effects Does It Have?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#What_is_taurine\" title=\"What is taurine?\">What is taurine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#Does_a_healthy_person_need_to_monitor_their_taurine_intake\" title=\"Does a healthy person need to monitor their taurine intake?\">Does a healthy person need to monitor their taurine intake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#What_health_benefits_does_taurine_have\" title=\"What health benefits does taurine have?\">What health benefits does taurine have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#Could_you_have_a_taurine_deficiency\" title=\"Could you have a taurine deficiency?\">Could you have a taurine deficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#In_which_foods_can_taurine_be_found\" title=\"In which foods can taurine be found?\">In which foods can taurine be found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#How_should_you_take_taurine\" title=\"How should you take taurine?\">How should you take taurine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#Can_taurine_have_side_effects\" title=\"Can taurine have side effects?\">Can taurine have side effects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/extraordinary-effects-of-taurine-for-sportsmen-you-definitely-had-no-idea-about\/#What_should_you_remember\" title=\"What should you remember?\">What should you remember?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>You may be familiar with taurine mainly from pre-workouts and energy drinks. This unassuming amino acid is known for its ergogenic properties, which means it&#8217;s used to boost both physical and mental performance. Let&#8217;s take a look together at how it can affect your athletic performance as well as your concentration, and who is at risk of becoming deficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article you will read about the effect of taurine on the following:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#sports-performance\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Sports performance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#regeneration\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Regeneration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#cardiovascular-health\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Cardiovascular health<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#digestion\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Digestion<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#nervous-system-function\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Nervous system<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#effect-on-cognitive-functions\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Cognitive functions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_taurine\"><\/span>What is taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Taurine <\/strong><\/b>is an <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/amino-acids\"><b><strong>amino acid<\/strong><\/b><\/a> commonly found in the human body. However, unlike other known amino acids, it is not involved in <b><strong>proteosynthesis, <\/strong><\/b>or the formation of body proteins such as muscle proteins. But it is all the more essential in other processes. For example, cells need it for<b><strong> energy production <\/strong><\/b>, and not only because of this it is abundantly represented in powerful organs such as the <b><strong>heart, the nervous system <\/strong><\/b>or <b><strong>muscles.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/amino-acids-classification-functions-in-the-body-effect-on-athletic-performance-and-the-best-sources\/\">amino acid<\/a> is<b><strong> conditionally essential.<\/strong><\/b> This means, first of all, that your body can <strong>create it on<\/strong><b><strong> its own<\/strong><\/b> under certain conditions. It is useful to know that a healthy person has practically<b><strong> sufficient amounts <\/strong><\/b>of it under normal circumstances<b><strong>.<\/strong><\/b> So why bother with it at all? Because this self-production cannot be relied upon one hundred per cent.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rs_mare_radosavljevic_112023_16uu-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What is taurine?\" class=\"wp-image-614039\" title=\"What is taurine?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rs_mare_radosavljevic_112023_16uu-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rs_mare_radosavljevic_112023_16uu-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rs_mare_radosavljevic_112023_16uu.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_healthy_person_need_to_monitor_their_taurine_intake\"><\/span>Does a healthy person need to monitor their taurine intake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As already discussed, a healthy person&#8217;s body makes enough taurine on its own to cover its needs. It is formed from the amino acid cysteine, and it is found in the brain, heart, and many other parts of the body. In addition, it is also found in common foods of<b><strong> animal origin that<\/strong><\/b> are part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-healthy-diet-and-how-to-learn-to-eat-healthy\/\">rational, balanced diet<\/a>. Thus, the average person practically does not need to address their taurine intake.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[5]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In some circumstances, however, the body&#8217;s own production of taurine is not sufficient. This happens when the body is under <b><strong>excessive stress,<\/strong><\/b> for <b><strong>example<\/strong><\/b> <b><strong>in times of illness, <\/strong><\/b>but also during <b><strong>strenuous physical activity.<\/strong><\/b> <b><strong>Athletes <\/strong><\/b>and<b><strong> active people <\/strong><\/b>may be precisely those who may lack taurine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, people who have slightly increased taurine requirements and do not consume taurine in their diet may also be at risk of a slight deficiency. These are most often people who avoid <b><strong>animal based foods, <\/strong><\/b>i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/vegetarianism-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-meat-free-diet\/\"><b><strong>vegetarians<\/strong><\/b><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-nutrients-vegans-lack-the-most-and-how-to-supplement-them\/\"><b><strong>vegans<\/strong><\/b><\/a><b><strong>.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_jakub_enzl_07-092023_21-1124x843.jpg\" alt=\"Who should monitor their taurine intake?\" class=\"wp-image-614055\" title=\"Who should monitor their taurine intake?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_jakub_enzl_07-092023_21-1124x843.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_jakub_enzl_07-092023_21-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_jakub_enzl_07-092023_21-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_jakub_enzl_07-092023_21-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_health_benefits_does_taurine_have\"><\/span>What health benefits does taurine have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sports-performance\">1. Supports sports performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine is primarily known to most of you as a substance that can <b><strong>improve <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>streamline athletic<\/strong><\/b> <b><strong>performance.<\/strong><\/b> It is also known as an <b><strong>ergogenic agent, <\/strong><\/b>which are substances that support physical as well as mental activity in various ways. This is also why you will most often come across it in various <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/21-predtreningove-stimulanty\">pre-workouts<\/a>.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[1]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of taurine has not yet been fully investigated, but studies show that it is quite versatile and may act through multiple mechanisms. What are some of those?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can affect <b><strong>fat metabolism <\/strong><\/b>by promoting its<b><strong> oxidation.<\/strong><\/b> During exercise, it will therefore help with its <b><strong>use as a source of energy.<\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It helps with the activity of <b><strong>calcium channels <\/strong><\/b>and maintaining the balance of ions inside muscle cells. This is important for <b><strong>contraction (contraction) <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>relaxation (relaxation)<\/strong><\/b> <b><strong>of the muscles, which<\/strong><\/b> ensures <b><strong>movement <\/strong><\/b>of the body itself. <sup>[5]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taurine is important for the <b><strong>formation of ATP <\/strong><\/b>in cells. This is a molecule that is the basic energy currency of your body and it is used for movement, thinking and other activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall, it supports <b><strong>energy metabolism in the mitochondria, <\/strong><\/b>which are practically your cell&#8217;s power plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is mainly found in the mitochondria of <b><strong>slow-twitch muscle fibres, those <\/strong><\/b>that are most involved in movement during <b><strong>endurance activities.<\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also helps to protect mitochondria from the damaging effects of <b><strong>oxidative stress, <\/strong><\/b>thus taking care of <b><strong>continuous energy production.<\/strong><\/b><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2,16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can it affect performance?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It helps <b><strong>use fat as an energy source <\/strong><\/b>during physical activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the same time, it promotes<b><strong> glycogen sparing<\/strong><\/b> (carbohydrate storage in the muscles).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It improves the quality of performance by <b><strong>streamlining energy production in the cells<\/strong><\/b> during activity, which can result in greater speed or intensity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The effect is particularly evident in <b><strong>high-intensity activities <\/strong><\/b>(HIIT, CrossFit, circuit training, etc.) and<b><strong> endurance sports <\/strong><\/b>(running, cycling, swimming, etc.).&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[5]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"42313,6418,7185,88630,63277,258,3807,77062,42481,28082\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regeneration\">2. Helps with regeneration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine not only directly aids athletic performance, but its beneficial effect on <b><strong>muscle recovery<\/strong><\/b> is also well known. They are then better prepared for further activity. It has been shown that it can help <b><strong>reduce muscle damage, muscle soreness<\/strong><\/b> as well as<b><strong> speed up overall recovery.<\/strong><\/b> By what processes does this happen?&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[8]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can act as an<b><strong> antioxidant<\/strong><\/b>, helping to protect muscles from oxidative stress that attacks and damages their cells.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[8]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some research, it is shown that after taking it, the body has lower levels of indicators of<b><strong> muscle damage, <\/strong><\/b>such as <b><strong>creatine kinase.<\/strong><\/b>&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[5,13]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can also help <b><strong>reduce inflammation in the muscles, <\/strong><\/b>thus speeding up their recovery after a workout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does this translate into reality?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can help with overall <b><strong>recovery more rapidly <\/strong><\/b>after physical activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has also been shown <b><strong>to reduce muscle fatigue <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>pain <\/strong><\/b>(DOMS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This may allow for <b><strong>better athletic results <\/strong><\/b>as the recovered muscles are more powerful.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[8]<\/mark><\/sup><mark><\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering what other things can help you recover after sports, check out our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/8-ways-to-recover-quickly-after-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>10 Tips on How to Best Regenerate Your Body After a Workout.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sk_viktoria_vajdova_042023_20.jpeg\" alt=\"Effect of taurine on regeneration\" class=\"wp-image-614073\" title=\"Effect of taurine on regeneration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sk_viktoria_vajdova_042023_20.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sk_viktoria_vajdova_042023_20-400x267.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cardiovascular-health\">3. It is necessary for heart and blood vessel health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine is a useful substance not only for the muscles that take care of the movement of the body, but also for the<b><strong>&nbsp;heart muscle.<\/strong><\/b> Along with acting on the blood vessels, it helps to take care of the overall <b><strong>condition of the cardiovascular system.<\/strong><\/b> As was the case with muscle, taurine works in several ways for the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is involved in the activity of calcium channels, thanks to which the heart muscle can <b><strong>contract<\/strong><\/b> efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can lead to increased levels of <b><strong>nitric oxide (NO)<\/strong><\/b> &#8211; a substance that helps dilate blood vessels, thereby taking care of your blood pressure in a healthy manner. This makes it one of the so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/no-supplements\">NO supplements<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may have <b><strong>antioxidant effects.<\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also helps maintain the <b><strong>electrolyte balance<\/strong><\/b> in your body, thus contributing to the maintenance of normal<b><strong> blood pressure<\/strong><\/b> levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may also work to lower <b><strong>cholesterol <\/strong><\/b>and<b><strong> triacylglycerol<\/strong><\/b> levels.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can it affect the health and performance of the heart?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to these properties, taurine can serve as one piece of the puzzle in the <b><strong>prevention of cardiovascular disease, <\/strong><\/b>not only in the prevention of the previously mentioned high <b><strong>blood pressure, <\/strong><\/b>but also, for example, in the prevention of <b><strong>atherosclerosis <\/strong><\/b>(hardening of the arteries). Of course, a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/tailored-meal-plan-complete-guide-on-planning-your-diet-based-on-calories-and-macros\/\"><b><strong>varied <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>balanced diet<\/strong><\/b><\/a> combined with healthy<b><strong> exercise <\/strong><\/b>is important in prevention, but taurine can be an interesting addition<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[10]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Its effect on the heart can also be reflected in your <b><strong>sports performance.<\/strong><\/b> Here too, as with skeletal muscles, it plays a role in the <b><strong>overall performance of the heart<\/strong><\/b>. A more powerful heart can work faster and <b><strong>cope with greater<\/strong><\/b> and<b><strong> more intense loads.<\/strong><\/b><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[11]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_kamila_pavlickova_082022_01-1-1124x749.png\" alt=\"Effects of taurine on the heart\" class=\"wp-image-614089\" title=\"Effects of taurine on the heart\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_kamila_pavlickova_082022_01-1-1124x749.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_kamila_pavlickova_082022_01-1-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_kamila_pavlickova_082022_01-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cz_kamila_pavlickova_082022_01-1-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"digestion\">4. Aids digestion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine is quite versatile and plays an important role in the <b><strong>function of the digestive tract<\/strong><\/b> or even the <b><strong>composition of the gut microbiome.<\/strong><\/b> Firstly, it is important in the formation of <b><strong>bile acids.<\/strong><\/b> These are essential for your body to be able <b><strong>to digest <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>absorb fats from food.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, however, microorganisms in the intestine convert bile acids into secondary bile acids, which have an <b><strong>antimicrobial effect.<\/strong><\/b> This completes the circle, because in this way the healthy bacteria ensure that<b><strong> harmful types of micro-organisms do not multiply <\/strong><\/b>in the digestive tract and cause digestive problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, sufficient taurine in the body also manifests itself in the way that the body <b><strong>efficiently digests fats<\/strong><\/b> and <b><strong>converts them into energy.<\/strong><\/b> Without bile acids, fats would pass through the digestive system unchanged and cause digestive problems such as gas or diarrhoea. Along with this, it takes care of the <b><strong>balance of intestinal microorganisms.<\/strong><\/b> This is essential for your health, as a healthy composition of the intestinal microflora is reflected in, for example, <b><strong>functional immunity, good mental health <\/strong><\/b>or an <b><strong>appetite <\/strong><\/b>or even the efficiency of <b><strong>energy metabolism.<\/strong><\/b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[9,12]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nervous-system\">5. Supports nervous system function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"funkcia-nervoveho-systemu\">The brain and nervous system do not escape the effects of taurine either. On the contrary, in these parts of the human body it has quite an extensive effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It plays a role in the <b><strong>formation of nerve cells.<\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has also been shown to <b><strong>have both antioxidant <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>anti-inflammatory effects<\/strong><\/b> and to protect nerve tissue from damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is involved in processes that help prevent the <b><strong>death of nerve cells.<\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is involved in <b><strong>energy metabolism<\/strong><\/b> within nerve cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It acts as a neurotransmitter, which means it is involved in the <b><strong>transmission of information<\/strong><\/b> between nerve cells and other organs.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[4,14]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of functions is reflected in the overall condition of the nervous system. Its main benefit might be the <b><strong>protection of nerve cells from damage.<\/strong><\/b> It even appears to have the potential to help with the therapy or prevention of <b><strong>neurodegenerative diseases <\/strong><\/b>such as Alzheimer&#8217;s or Parkinson&#8217;s.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[4,14]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cognitive-functions\">6. Helps improve memory as well as concentration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among other things, the effect on the nervous system is seen in how various cognitive functions &#8211; such as <b><strong>learning, concentration<\/strong><\/b> or<b><strong> memory<\/strong><\/b> &#8211; are kept in check. Taurine deficiency has been shown in some research to impair these, and taurine supplementation can help improve them.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[15]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These effects are shown in particular by studies dealing with the previously mentioned neurological diseases. However, this effect can also be useful for healthy people who simply want to <b><strong>keep their memory<\/strong><\/b> or <b><strong>learning efficiency in good condition.<\/strong><\/b> Meanwhile, help with concentration or learning may be appreciated by those who have a <b><strong>heavy <\/strong><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-is-stress-dangerous-and-how-to-reduce-it\/\"><b><strong>mental load<\/strong><\/b><\/a> on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nootropics are also used to support cognitive function. For more information about nootropics and their effects, see our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/nootropics-to-improve-brain-and-memory-functions-that-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Nootropics: Substances to Improve Concentration and Memory. Which Ones are the Best?<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iStock-1585324337-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Taurine's effect on concentration and memory\" class=\"wp-image-614105\" title=\"Taurine's effect on concentration and memory\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iStock-1585324337-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iStock-1585324337-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iStock-1585324337-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iStock-1585324337-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other health benefits of taurine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It also has potential as an effective ingredient useful in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/anti-ageing-and-healthy-ageing-how-to-take-care-of-your-body-and-maintain-your-health-and-youthful-appearance\/\"><b><strong>anti-ageing<\/strong><\/b><\/a><b><strong> approach.<\/strong><\/b> By influencing the function of the brain, <strong>cardiovascular system<\/strong> or <strong>musculoskeletal system,<\/strong> it helps to improve the very areas that you are trying to preserve as much as possible on the road to a long and healthy life<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[10]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thanks to its <b><strong>anti-inflammatory <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>antioxidant action<\/strong><\/b>, it also plays a role in the activity of the<b><strong> immune system.<\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also affects<b><strong> eye health.<\/strong><\/b> It is an important component of the retina.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also involved in the proper function of the<b><strong> male reproductive system.<\/strong><\/b><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[7]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_you_have_a_taurine_deficiency\"><\/span>Could you have a taurine deficiency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You already know that the average person who has a classic varied diet and is not excessively physically active is unlikely to be deficient in taurine. However, people with <b><strong>greater physical activity <\/strong><\/b>or <b><strong>dietary restrictions <\/strong><\/b>may lack it. And although this deficiency may not manifest itself in serious acute problems, it may be reflected in, for example, <b><strong>susceptibility to certain diseases<\/strong><\/b> or<b><strong> impaired athletic performance.<\/strong><\/b> Which people are at risk of a deficiency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><strong>Vegetarians <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>vegans <\/strong><\/b>due to limiting the main food sources of taurine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who are suffering from an <b><strong>illness, <\/strong><\/b>such as flu, chronic metabolic problems, etc. This is because it puts a greater strain on the body and increases the body&#8217;s demands on taurine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><strong>Athletes <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>active people <\/strong><\/b>who regularly engage in physically demanding activities, and so their body has a greater consumption of this amino acid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><strong>Older people, <\/strong><\/b>because the body&#8217;s ability to make taurine decreases with age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_which_foods_can_taurine_be_found\"><\/span>In which foods can taurine be found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This amino acid is mainly found in<b><strong> foods of animal origin.<\/strong><\/b> Plant sources, such as cereals, fruits or vegetables, have a minimal taurine content.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[6]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which foods contain the most taurine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>seafood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">fish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>red meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>poultry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dairy products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hhh-843x1124.jpg\" alt=\"How should you take taurine?\" class=\"wp-image-614137\" title=\"How should you take taurine?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hhh-843x1124.jpg 843w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hhh-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hhh-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hhh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taurine in energy drinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is not a natural source of this amino acid, you can find it in stores almost as often as meat or fish. <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/energy-rtd-drinks\">Energy drinks<\/a>, used to <b><strong>stimulate the body<\/strong><\/b> and <b><strong>provide energy,<\/strong><\/b> commonly contain taurine along with caffeine and other ingredients.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used in the drinks mainly because it promises to <b><strong>improve mental performance, attention, delay fatigue <\/strong><\/b>or <b><strong>promote athletic performance.<\/strong><\/b> When combined with other substances, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/caffeine\"><b><strong>caffeine<\/strong><\/b><\/a><b><strong>, <\/strong><\/b>their effect has been shown to be even greater than when taken alone.<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[3]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks come in handy as a good <b><strong>energy boost<\/strong><\/b>. But be careful of their caffeine content. Especially if you drink several coffees during the day, it&#8217;s easy to overdo it with caffeine intake. In an energy drink alone, you can find as much as 150-200 mg of caffeine, while the healthy daily limit is 400 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_take_taurine\"><\/span>How should you take taurine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is commonly recommended to take <b><strong>1-3 g of taurine<\/strong><\/b> daily. Studies have also used doses up to 6 g, but 3 g is the golden standard, which experts say is both effective and safe. Unnecessarily excessive doses do not lead to better results in any case.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should you take taurine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking taurine <b><strong>long-term, <\/strong><\/b>especially to<b><strong> maintain your peak physical and mental performance, <\/strong><\/b>you can take it <b><strong>at any time of the day.<\/strong><\/b> This is because you gradually build up reserves of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when you want a <b><strong>boost during a specific activity,<\/strong><\/b> give yourself a dose of taurine ideally <b><strong>1 hour before exercise.<\/strong><\/b> Levels in the body increase as early as 10 minutes after consumption and reach their peak just after an hour.&nbsp;<sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In what form should you take taurine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have decided that you would like to supplement with this substance, you have several options. To reap its benefits directly, it&#8217;s best to reach for a<b><strong> single-ingredient supplement<\/strong><\/b> with the aforementioned taurine content. You can choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/taurine-gymbeam.html\">powder<\/a>, but also practical <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/taurine-caps-gymbeam.html\">capsules<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As another option, <b><strong>complex supplements <\/strong><\/b>are offered that contain a number of other ingredients along with taurine. In this case, however, these are mostly various <b><strong>pre-training <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>pre-workouts, <\/strong><\/b>which are intended as support before starting to exercise. If you want an effective pre-workout boost, you can reach for a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/thor-gymbeam.html\">Thor<\/a> blend, for example, or a pre-workout designed specifically for women<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/pink-drive-beastpink.html\">, Pink Drive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_taurine_have_side_effects\"><\/span>Can taurine have side effects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No significant adverse effects have been reported with taurine supplementation and taurine is thus considered safe. <b><strong>A dose of up to 3 g per day <\/strong><\/b>is considered<b><strong> safe for long-term use.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several known side effects of these energy drinks, such as <b><strong>headaches, heart palpitations, indigestion <\/strong><\/b>and <b><strong>sleep problems.<\/strong><\/b> However, these cannot be attributed to taurine, but rather to caffeine or a <b>combination of several substances<\/b>, to<b> excessive intake<\/b> or simply to an individual&#8217;s<b> higher sensitivity<\/b> to the effect of these ingredients<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[16]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_remember\"><\/span>What should you remember?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taurine is at first glance an inconspicuous amino acid, but it is very <b><strong>important<\/strong><\/b> in the body. It is involved in <b><strong>energy production, <\/strong><\/b>helps <b><strong>protect cells from damage<\/strong><\/b> and, thanks to its varied actions, plays a role in the overall fitness of <b><strong>the nervous system, heart<\/strong><\/b> and<b><strong> muscles.<\/strong><\/b> Fortunately, the body can produce it, but in some situations this production is not enough. <b><strong>Athletes <\/strong><\/b>who have a greater need for taurine, or <b><strong>vegans <\/strong><\/b>with insufficient taurine intake, can benefit from supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think, is your taurine intake sufficient? If you found this article interesting, don&#8217;t keep it to yourself and feel free to share it with your friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/amino-acids\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tAmino Acids\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/pre-workout-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tPre-workout Supplements\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taurine is an amino acid known for its stimulating effect on athletic performance. Do you know what other effects it has or who should be supplementing with it? 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