Description
Taurine is a conditionally essential, sulfur-containing amino acid found in the tissues of most animal species. It is not incorporated into proteins, but is found free in many tissues. Taurine is involved in a number of physiological processes, including bile acid formation for fat digestion, fluid regulation, detoxification of environmental toxins, regulation of cellular calcium, and regulation of nerve excitability. The liver combines bile acids with taurine, which results in increased cholesterol solubility and excretion. Animals that are taurine deficient may be more susceptible to tissue damage from environmental pollutants such as aldehydes, chlorine, and amines.
- Helps maintain already normal cardiac rhythm
- Essential for heart muscle function
- Supports optimal liver and gallbladder function
- Promotes healthy vision
Taurine is the most abundant amino acid in the heart. Taurine has been shown to improve nitric oxide production in the vascular endothelium, which is essential to optimal blood flow, maintaining already normal blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular functioning. Taurine acts as an antioxidant as well, inhibiting LDL cholesterol oxidation.
Available in 90 Vegetarian Capsules.
Details
Review Rating: 4.5
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Thorne Research
Shipping Weight: 0.1
Ingredients
Ingredients
Taurine 500 mg
Other Ingredients - Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Silicon Dioxide
Instructions
Suggetsed Use
For Cats (all) 1 Capsule daily
For Dogs (all) - 1 Capsule per 50 lbs of body weight daily
Caution
- If your pet’s condition worsens or changes in any way that concerns you, discontinue use of any supplements and contact your veterinarian.
- Ingredients in this product have not been adequately tested for use in pregnancy or lactation.
- If animal is pregnant, lactating, or might become pregnant while taking this product, consult your veterinarian before using.
11/11/2011
5.0Crucial Supplement for Vegetarian Dogs
By Karanfeder
from Las Vegas, NV
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
By Vikala
from Dallas Texas
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
5/17/2010
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0Taurine--great supplement for all my cat
By Deborah
from North Carolina
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Older Pets
- Treat Specific Illnesses
By deb
from Whiteville, NC
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Can mix in their food
- Do not detect in food
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- More energy
- No Side Effects
12/30/2009
4.0taurine working so far
By Jeff &Debbie
from Upstate NY
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Treat Specific Illnesses
12/3/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0Best taurine brand out there!!
By Lilly Chen
from South
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
10/15/2009
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
By Siamese Gal
from Kalispell, MT
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Older Pets
- Younger Pets
8/17/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0No Seizures Since Starting!
By puppylove
from Collegedale, TN
About Me Long-Time Pet Owner