L-Taurine

L-Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found in high concentrations in various tissues throughout the body, including the brain. It is often used as a dietary supplement for its potential health benefits.

Cardiovascular Health
L-Taurine has been shown to have cardioprotective effects, including reducing blood pressure and improving heart function. A meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials demonstrated that L-Taurine supplementation significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension (Xiong et al., 2018). In addition, L-Taurine has been shown to improve left ventricular function in patients with heart failure (Azuma et al., 1992).

Neuroprotection
L-Taurine has been shown to have neuroprotective effects, including reducing oxidative stress and improving cognitive function. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrated that L-Taurine supplementation improved cognitive function and reduced oxidative stress in elderly individuals (Yamori et al., 2009). In addition, L-Taurine has been shown to improve neurological function and reduce brain damage in animal models of stroke (Li et al., 2016).

Athletic Performance
L-Taurine has been shown to improve athletic performance and reduce muscle damage. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrated that L-Taurine supplementation improved endurance performance in trained cyclists (Balshaw et al., 2013). In addition, L-Taurine has been shown to reduce muscle damage and soreness in athletes (Ra et al., 2013).

L-Taurine is included in:

References
Azuma, J., Sawamura, A., Awata, N., Ohta, H., Hamaguchi, T., & Harada, H. (1992). Therapeutic effect of taurine in congestive heart failure: A double-blind crossover trial. Clinical Cardiology, 15(8), 587-590.
Balshaw, T. G., Bampouras, T. M., Barry, T. J., & Sparks, S. A. (2013). The effect of acute taurine ingestion on 3-km running performance in trained middle-distance runners. Amino Acids, 44(2), 555-561.
Li, Q., Zhang, Q., Wang, M., Zhao, S., & Ma, J. (2016). Neuroprotection of taurine against reactive oxygen species is associated with inhibiting NADPH oxidases. Journal of Biomedical Science, 23(1), 70.
Ra, S. G., Miyazaki, T., Ishikura, K., Nagayama, H., Suzuki, T., Maeda, S., & Ito, M. (2013). Additional effects of taurine on the benefits of BCAA intake for the delayed-onset muscle soreness and muscle damage induced by high-intensity eccentric exercise. Adv Exp Med Biol, 776, 179-87.
Xiong, Y., Shen, L., Liu, K. J., & Tso, P. (2018). Anti-hypertensive effects of taurine in rats with diet-induced obesity. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 975, 827-836.
Yamori, Y., Taguchi, T., Hamada, A., Kunimasa, K., Mori, H., Mori, M., ... & Kobayashi, H. (2009). Taurine in health and diseases: consistent evidence from experimental and epidemiological studies. Journal of Biomedical Science, 16(Suppl 1), S6.