SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 1-2 capsules once or twice daily with 200ml.
Product Information
Unived L-Taurine is a taurine supplement that has multiple physiological benefits. It is renowned as a cell-protecting agent and is involved in osmoregulation, modulation of mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum stress, cell membrane stabilization, conjugation of bile acids, calcium homeostasis, energy metabolism, neuromodulation, and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.
Key Benefits
- Has antioxidant benefits and inhibits oxidative stress.
- Essential for optimal cardiovascular health.
- Supports healthy vision.
- Boosts energy, endurance, and exercise performance.
- Has neuroprotective effects
Ingredient Information
- L-Taurine - 650mg
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High-intensity sports associated with increased production of free radicals and oxidative stress may compromise an athlete's performance. Taurine has been studied as a potent antioxidant due to the presence of sulfonic acid, which promotes antioxidant benefits. Furthermore, taurine is proposed to generate several physiological effects including regulation of calcium homeostasis in both skeletal muscle and cardiac tissue, increased muscle force, improved lipid metabolism, and increased insulin. In addition, taurine may improve carbohydrate metabolism and favor glycogen resynthesis. [1] Taurine is also shown to protect retinal cells and minimize toxicity in the eyes and has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system and skeletal muscles improving endurance and exercise performance [3]
A taurine deficiency is rare. Taurine supplements are most beneficial for people who follow a strict vegetarian diet, as the dietary source of taurine is from animal protein.
References:
1. De Carvalho FG, Galan BSM, Santos PC, Pritchett K, Pfrimer K, Ferriolli E, Papoti M, Marchini JS, de Freitas EC. Taurine: A Potential Ergogenic Aid for Preventing Muscle Damage and Protein Catabolism and Decreasing Oxidative Stress Produced by Endurance Exercise. Front Physiol. 2017 Sep 20;8:710. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00710. PMID: 28979213; PMCID: PMC5611412.
3. De Luca, Annamaria, Sabata Pierno, and Diana Conte Camerino. "Taurine: the appeal of a safe amino acid for skeletal muscle disorders." Journal of translational medicine 13.1 (2015): 1-18.
4. Kurtz, Jennifer A., et al. "Taurine in sports and exercise." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 18.1 (2021): 1-20.
Mode of Action:
- Increases taurine plasma and decreases oxidative stress markers [1].
- Can increase lipolysis and reduce the contribution from glycolytic metabolism, thereby altering fuel utilization and improving the metabolic efficiency of exercise and increase performance. [4]
- Plays a role in fat metabolism, inhibiting oxidative stress by improving mitochondrial function and improving mitochondrial biogenesis and respiratory function, which is associated with improvements in aerobic metabolism [4]
- Decrease superoxide radical production. Taurine may affect skeletal muscle contraction by decreasing oxidative stress, in association with decreased superoxide radical production. [4]
- Taurine is proposed to function as an antioxidant of ROS and promote recovery after exercise. This may promote an improved cellular environment to tolerate exercise oxidative stress.[4]
- Maintains calcium ion homeostasis by ensuring calcium re-uptake by the sarcoplasmic reticulum [4, 3].
- May have an antihypertensive effect via vasodilatation (by reducing adrenergic and angiotensin II actions as well as calcium-induced vasospasm) along with a reduced risk of cardiac arrhythmias via modulation of ion channels and ionic homeostasis [3]
- Taurine demonstrates multiple cellular functions including a central role as a neurotransmitter, as a trophic factor in CNS development, in maintaining the structural integrity of the membrane, in regulating calcium transport and homeostasis, as an osmolyte, as a neuromodulator and as a neuroprotectant [5]
- May improve aerobic performance, anaerobic performance, recovery (DOMS), and a decrease in metabolic markers [4].
- Enhances endurance capacity by delaying blood glucose decline during prolonged exercise [6]
- Protect retinal cells from oxidative damage and reduces reactive retinal glyosis [2].
- Helps in bile salt synthesis in the liver and to aid in digestion [3].
References:
1. De Carvalho FG, Galan BSM, Santos PC, Pritchett K, Pfrimer K, Ferriolli E, Papoti M, Marchini JS, de Freitas EC. Taurine: A Potential Ergogenic Aid for Preventing Muscle Damage and Protein Catabolism and Decreasing Oxidative Stress Produced by Endurance Exercise. Front Physiol. 2017 Sep 20;8:710. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00710. PMID: 28979213; PMCID: PMC5611412.
2. Castelli V, Paladini A, d'Angelo M, Allegretti M, Mantelli F, Brandolini L, Cocchiaro P, Cimini A, Varrassi G. Taurine and oxidative stress in retinal health and disease. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2021 Apr;27(4):403-412. doi: 10.1111/cns.13610. Epub 2021 Feb 23. PMID: 33621439; PMCID: PMC7941169.
3. De Luca, Annamaria, Sabata Pierno, and Diana Conte Camerino. "Taurine: the appeal of a safe amino acid for skeletal muscle disorders." Journal of translational medicine 13.1 (2015): 1-18.
4. Kurtz, Jennifer A., et al. "Taurine in sports and exercise." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 18.1 (2021): 1-20.
5. Wu JY, Prentice H. Role of taurine in the central nervous system. J Biomed Sci. 2010 Aug 24;17 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S1. doi: 10.1186/1423-0127-17-S1-S1. PMID: 20804583; PMCID: PMC2994408.
6. Komine, S., Miyazaki, T., Ishikura, K. et al. Taurine supplementation enhances endurance capacity by delaying blood glucose decline during prolonged exercise in rats. Amino Acids 54, 251–260 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-021-03110-8
What is the suggested use of Unived L-Taurine?
Adults take 1-2 capsules once or twice daily with 200ml of water, Not to exceed the stated recommended daily usage.
Is Taurine safe for consumption?
Taurine has no negative side effects when supplemented appropriately.
What is the difference between Taurine and Caffeine?
Both ingredients are different. Caffeine is more of a stimulant and increase energy, focus, and alertness, whereas Taurine exerts its benefits on skeletal muscle improving exercise performance and acts as an antioxidant which has benefits on many physiological functions.
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SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 1-2 capsules once or twice daily with 200ml.