The most underrated amino acid - Taurine

[cmazstereo]

1. Taurine Increases Nitric Oxide​

"taurine caused elevated concentration of 3-NT and NOx"
"taurine supplementation........ shows an up-regulation of nitric oxide from monocyte-endothelial cell interactions"
"The results showed that taurine increased serum levels of nitric oxide and nitric oxide synthase"

Effects of taurine on nitric oxide and 3-nitrotyrosine levels in spleen during endotoxemia. - PubMed - NCB
Antihypertensive effect of taurine in rat. - PubMed - NCBI
Two weeks taurine supplementation reverses endothelial dysfunction in young male type 1 diabetics. - PubMed - NCBI

2. May help with Hypothyroid/obese/diabetics

"In addition, taurine decreased the production of inflammatory cytokines, and suppressed the development of hyperglycemia in diet-induced obese mice."
The chemical used in the study is a very close analog of taurine, and in fact I think it contains the taurine molecule as a component.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23939816/

The chemical chaperones tauroursodeoxycholic and 4-phenylbutyric acid accelerate thyroid hormone activation and energy expenditure

Exposure of cell lines endogenously expressing the thyroid hormone activating enzyme type 2 deiodinase (D2) to the chemical chaperones tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) or 4-phenylbutiric acid (4-PBA) increases D2 expression, activity and T3 production. ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

3. May Treat Depression And Psychosis In Humans​

"supplementation with taurine (well known as an additive found in drinks such as Red Bull) improves symptoms in young people suffering a first episode of psychosis (FEP)."

Trial finds Red Bull additive taurine improves symptoms of young people suffering first episode psychosis

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4. Improves Protein Utilization From Food DRAMATICALLY​

"...Thus, a possible explanation for the hyperaminoacidemia and elevated urea concentrations in the taurine non-supplemented infants with excessive protein intake could be a depression of protein synthesis and growth rate when compared to the infants fed breast milk or taurine-supplemented formula."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9001648

5. Doubles Liver Glycogen​

"...A single administration of taurine at a dose of 200 mg per kg of body weight increased the insulin-like activity in blood plasma, elevated two-fold the content of glycogen in liver tissue, decreased content of sugars in blood. In vitro taurine increased the consumption of glucose by isolated diaphragm and increased the insulin activity."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/194413

6. Taurine More Effective Than Finasteride For Hair Loss[!!!]​

"... Considering hair loss causes adolescent to suffer devastating emotional stress, the significance of safe, effective anti-alopecia agent cannot be overstated. Development of screening systems for anti-alopecia agents is very important. This study used C. elegans to evaluate astressin-B, finasteride, and taurine in terms of anti-stress potential. All of them helped with restoring the affected vital signs in C. elegans which was subjected to ER stress. Among the three agents, taurine exerts better results and may be used as an anti-alopecia agent especially against the one caused by stress."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23392889

7. Taurine Enhances Bioavailability Of Vitamins K, A, D, E​

"we now suggest a hypothesis that taurine promotes the bioavailability of the lipid soluble vitamins A, D, E, K, and F, probably by forming different types of water soluble, easily hydrolyzable complexes. It is quite possible that the ability of taurine to convert lipids and lipid soluble substances into a water soluble state is the key to understanding the unusually wide diversity of biological phenomena associated with taurine."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11128549

8. May incrase testosterone
"levels of serum LH, T, NOS, and NO were found to be obviously increased by taurine supplementation in aged rats in our previous study. In addition, aging will result in a significant decline in sexual response and function, which may be attributed to the androgen deficiency.

Taurine enhances the sexual response and mating ability in aged male rats - PubMed

It has been demonstrated that taurine is abundant in male reproductive organs, and can be biosynthesized by testis, but the taurine concentration will reduce with aging. The levels of serum LH, T, NOS, and NO were found to be obviously increased by taurine supplementation in aged rats in our...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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[DesperadoRatado]

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[RecessedPrettyboy]

The best natural sources of taurine include:

Spoiler: list

1. Scallops
   Shellfish have some of the highest taurine content, especially scallops. Whether you cook them or eat them raw, 100 grams of scallops can have up to 827 milligrams of taurine. Other good options include clams at 520 milligrams and mussels at up to 655 milligrams for the same portion.
2. Tuna
   Whether you get it fresh or from a can, tuna is an excellent source of taurine. Though when choosing your fish, darker meat is richer in amino acids than white meat. Some varieties — like Yellowfin tuna — contain up to 964 milligrams per 100 grams, while other marine fish have high levels as well. Try cod for its 120 milligrams or salmon with 94 milligrams of taurine per serving.
3. Tilapia
   Freshwater fish are high in taurine as well. Tilapia’s dark muscle has about 972 milligrams for a 150-gram filet, while the white meat has less than 120 milligrams. There’s also the dark meat from carp with 868 milligrams and catfish with almost 700 milligrams for the same serving.
4. Octopus
   Octopus contains about 335 milligrams per three-ounce portion. Depending on your taste, squid has potent levels as well, with 219 milligrams for the same serving.
5. Turkey
   With up to 306 milligrams per 100 grams, turkey has the highest taurine content of any animal meat. But like fish, the meat you choose matters. Only dark turkey meat has these high amounts, while light meat has just 30 milligrams.
6. Chicken
   You can add chicken to almost any recipe — and with it, about 170 milligrams of taurine to your meal. However, as with turkey, go for the dark meat for the taurine benefits. Light meat like chicken breast has only 18 milligrams of taurine per 100 grams compared to cuts like chicken thighs.
7. Seaweed
   Because most taurine sources are from animals, seaweed is an excellent option for people on a plant-based diet. Nori, the papery-like seaweed product used in making sushi, has up to 1,300 milligrams of taurine per 100 grams. While we don’t eat that much in a single sitting, sprinkling a sheet of nori into a dish or eating it with sushi can add about 40 milligrams of taurine to your meal.
8. Beef
   Beef is rich in nutrients and amino acids, including taurine. While a high intake of red meats is linked to greater rates of chronic diseases, most people can have two to three servings a week without much risk. With these servings, you’ll add about 40 milligrams of taurine to your meal.

what amount of taurine are we looking for to get some of these benefits?
seems pretty hard to get at least 3grams unless youre eating tuna and seaweed everyday

 

[cmazstereo]

what amount of taurine are we looking for to get some of these benefits?
seems pretty hard to get at least 3grams unless youre eating tuna and seaweed everyday

In principle, the effect of taurine is already clear from 500mg, but everything depends on the person because in some people such doses do not work. But it's very good that you ask. I'm not a fan of most supplements, because their absorption rate is quite low (especially minerals). I have been supplementing with Taurine in 2-3g. The effect is simply priceless. In the short term, I recommend adding this to your list of supplements, but after prolonged use of large doses over 3g, you risk beta alanine deficiency. It seems to me that if someone has a well-built diet that includes meat and GELATIN, you can take doses of 2g for a long period of time. Taurine is generally not that expensive. The most important thing when supplementing is to watch your body. If you have any youthfulness or other illnesses, discontinue it.

 

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It increases nitric oxide and this increases the erection quality.

But what are the side effects?

 

[cmazstereo]

It increases nitric oxide and this increases the erection quality.

But what are the side effects?

Increasing nitric oxide is a certain "side effect", it is not 100% positive because it is responsible for aging. You may also experience nausea especially on an empty stomach. Not many, but still some people have complained about a dead penis, but in most cases it works the other way round. The biggest side effect is, as I mentioned earlier, the flushing out of beta alanine if you don't take enough of it.

 

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I do eat raw bull testicles sometimes.. tastes good tbh. Just eat beef n your fine tho

 

[theanonymousone]

If you have any youthfulness or other illnesses, discontinue it.

JK 7,000 IQ thread, taurine is so cheap, going to buy 1g capsules and start it.