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taurine - 2007/09/09 11:21
Local coffee shop owner told me that our high school has banned a new energy drink called "monster" that she is currently selling. I looked at the can, I don't even recall the caffeine content for Taurine 1000% jumped out at me.
Is this the same taurine that is in cat foods? Dummy me, I thought it was some kind of nutrient for a nice healthy coat. Turns out it's an amino acid, and I always thought they were a good thing (in moderation, 1000% of anything can't be good). I did a little internet research and found this:
Taurine:
Is one of the lesser known amino acids. It plays several important roles in the body. It may help with reactive oxygen, respiratory burst, and there is some evidence it is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It has also been linked to other metabolic functions but it is not clear. Why is it not clear, because it hasn't been fully researched and much of what it does is still unknown. There is a lot of research going into Taurine right now. There is is a lot of research into the effects of Taurine on the hearts functions. Obviously many users have also noticed a stimulating effect from this amino acid as it is included in most energy drinks, but since it hasn't been proof it must mean it does nothing... Nope it just means it hasn't been studied closely by the FDA, it is currently under investigation in parts of the world and some drinks with it have been banned in France, Sweden, and Iceland.
Anyone want to share opinions on this ingredient in hedgie diets?
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