A naturally occurring chemical substance present in meat, fish and dairy products. Adult humans have high concentrations of Taurine in white blood cells, skeletal muscles, the heart and central nervous system. It plays a role in digestion, and is used to process potassium, calcium and sodium in the body, as well as maintain the integrity of cell membranes.
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A colorless crystalline substance, formed by the hydrolysis of taurocholic acid and found in the fluids of the muscles and lungs of many animals. A derivative of the amino acid, cysteine, obtained from the bile of animals; 2-aminoethanesulphonic acid (taurine).
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