Ingredient glossary
NeurologicalCardiovascularDigestive
Taurine
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Also known as: Taurine
Overview
A conditionally essential amino acid found in high concentrations in the brain, heart, and retina. Critical for bile salt conjugation, calcium signaling, and neuromodulation.
Proposed mechanism
Acts as an inhibitory neuromodulator at glycine and GABA-A receptors. Stabilizes cardiac cell membranes. Conjugates with bile acids for fat digestion. Protects mitochondria from oxidative stress.
Mechanisms describe how researchers think a compound may act, often from laboratory work — a proposed mechanism is not proof of a clinical effect in people.
Traditional & studied uses
Mood SupportEnergy & MitochondriaGut Repair
Related pathways
Chronic Stress Physiology
Pathway tags are a research aid for browsing the glossary — they are not a claim that this ingredient treats any condition.