Taurine

Supplement Name:
Taurine

Introduction:
Taurine is an amino acid, that is the second most abundant in the body’s muscle. Taurine has a  similar effect to the body as creatine, in that it increases body cell volume, helping muscles cells hold more water.  As a fairly new supplement to the industry, there has been little research (when compared with other supplements) – however it has been theorized that Taurine may be very important to maximizing performance in athletes as it assist with protein synthesis and thus muscle hypertrophy. Dairy products, meat, poultry, eggs and fish are good natural sources of taurine.

Key Benefits:
Assist with increasing muscle mass, strength and power
Reduces Muscle Damage caused by exercise (accelerating recovery between workouts)
Assists in reducing blood pressure
Enhances attention and cognitive performance
Assists with improving maximal aerobic, anaerobic and mental performance.

Cons:
Suggested Serving Size:
No official dosage has been stated by any recognized nutritional Body, however many reputable companies suggest 3g-5g/day as a standard dosage.

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