Vitals Taurine 500mgVitals Taurine 500 mg
Approximately five hundred amino acids exist in nature. Twenty of these are amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins in the human body, referred to as 'fundamental amino acids'. These fundamental amino acids can be further divided into the categories 'essential', 'semi-essential', and 'non-essential'. Taurine is not actually a true amino acid in terms of biochemical structure (although it is counted among amino acids) and is not incorporated into proteins. In the body, taurine is primarily found in nerve tissue, eyes, and muscle tissue.
For older children and adults, taurine is a semi-essential nutrient and is mainly synthesized in the liver and brain from the sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and methionine; vitamin B6 is involved in this conversion. Babies and young children cannot produce taurine themselves; for them, taurine is an essential nutrient. Endogenous synthesis is limited, and dietary intake is important for a good taurine status, especially if taurine requirements are increased. Since taurine is primarily present in meat, fish, and poultry, vegetarians and vegans are more likely to have an insufficient intake through diet.
Composition
| Composition per daily dose of 2 capsules | |
| Taurine | 1000 mg |
Ingredients
Taurine, anti-caking agent (rice fibers), vegetarian capsule (pullulan, from fermented cassava starch).
Directions for use
As a food supplement for adults, take 2-3 capsules daily between meals (at least half an hour before or two hours after a meal) with water.
Storage adviceStore in a dry, sealed place at room temperature.
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This product is a food supplement.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.
Keep out of reach of young children.
Store in a dry, sealed place at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.
Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.
