Home | Customer Service | Shipping | Privacy Policy | My Profile | Shopping Cart    Home > Manufacturers > Jarrow_Formulations > Taurine Taurine Taurine JR-273 Your Price: $8.75 Regular: $12.50 You Save: $3.75 Quantity: Description: Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid chemically known as beta-aminoethanesulfonic acid. Taurine is a metabolite of the amino acids methionine and cysteine and is found in most cells. As an antioxidant, taurine is used to quench hypochlorite secreted by leukocyte immune cells. Taurine also aids in osmoregulation (maintenance of proper concentrations of ions) inside the cell. Taurines other biological functions include cellular growth, membrane stabilization, sperm motility, bile acid conjugation and neurotransmission. Taurine may also benefit athletic performance as it acts as an insulin mimetic, thereby allowing for better glucose deposition into muscles.* The Inside Scoop: Antioxidant & Amino Acid Ingredient Details: Taurine 1000 mg Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate and rice powder. Capsule consists of gelatin. Suggested Use: Take one capsule per day, or as directed by your qualified health consultant. Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease