Taurine

Taurine is an amino acid that's essential for heart and eye function and has a calming effect on the nervous system. It can be particularly helpful for perimenopause issues such as night sweats and sudden awakening with heart palpitations. Key Benefits: Helps maintain healthy heart rhythm Essential for heart muscle function Regulates excessive levels of noradrenaline and glutamate Promotes optimal GABA levels Supports healthy cholesterol levels Regulates fluid balance and acts as a diuretic Supports optimal liver and gallbladder function Promotes good vision In humans, taurine is produced from the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cysteine found in animal protein. Vitamin B6 is necessary for taurine conversion, so B6 deficiency can increase dietary taurine requirements. Since taurine is only found in animal protein, vegans may benefit from taurine supplementation. Taurine can cross the blood-brain barrier and functions as an inhibitory (calming) neurotransmit