Taurine
Taurine
- Amino sulfonic acid that widely distributed in animal tissue. Major constituent of bile and can be found in large intestine (0.1% of total human body weight)
- Amino acid produced by human body
- Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
- Function:
- Promote infant brain and mental development
- Improve nerve conduction and visual function
- Prevent cardiovascular disease
- Lower blood lipid
