Taurine

Taurine, the least known of the amino acids...

Amino acids contribute to the construction of muscles and organs. In total, 22 play a role in our bodies. In fact, 22 amino acids are recognized and synthesized by the genetic code. They are used to make thousands of proteins, without which our muscles would not function. The amino acid called taurine is equally essential.

You know that amino acids are the building blocks of your tissues, organs, and muscles. You've also been told that there are 22 of them that play a role in our body. In fact, there are 21 amino acids recognized and used by our genetic code. All are used to synthesize the hundreds of proteins and peptides that our body needs at all times. However, there are several hundred amino acids in nature that are not part of the structure of our body. However, our metabolism uses some of them to fulfill several metabolic functions. This is the case, for example, of L-Citrulline ( precursor of L-Arginine ), L-Ornithine, beta-alanine, or Taurine, a sulfur amino acid derivative. More precisely, Taurine is derived from Cysteine ​​or Methionine, both sulfur amino acids.

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is useful for our body and physical performance.

Let's just say that, somewhat anecdotally, scientific research has uncovered some rather disturbing evidence by studying the reason why Japanese longevity was always among the highest statistically. One of these reasons was clearly attributable to the effects of taurine. A sulfur-containing amino acid, taurine is believed to be involved in numerous metabolisms. Some of these are of particular interest to athletes, bodybuilding athletes, and those involved in other high-intensity physical activities.

During clinical studies, it will have demonstrated that:

• It could improve the work of insulin by improving glucose tolerance
• It would play a regulatory role on cardiac function and muscle contraction
• It has proven its ability to prevent diabetes and obesity in animal models
• Taurine protects the retina and inner ear cells from damage by normalizing the flow of calcium ions necessary for their normal functioning.
• Taurine contributes to the work and health of the liver
• In sports, it has been proven to reduce the accumulation of lactates in the muscles.

Taurine is involved in multiple metabolisms related to health, energy and sport

Known to affect cardiac functions because it plays an essential role in heart contraction, it also plays a role in the formation of bile acids and digestive salts. In addition to these essential functions, research has highlighted the benefits of Taurine for heart health, cellular sensitivity to insulin, electrolyte balance, and other vital functions such as hearing and vision. The body synthesizes taurine on its own, but supplementation is also possible. It is true that Taurine has suffered from bad press by being systematically associated with energy drinks of dubious quality. However, the high and overdosed amount of caffeine contained in these drinks is certainly more to be criticized than the presence of this amino acid. Chronic consumption of these caffeinated drinks is not recommended for athletes and sedentary people. On the other hand, YAM Nutrition has developed YAM Energy , a carbonated drink with caffeine and cofactors like tyrosine but without excess stimulants.

Taurine can help athletes during their strength or endurance training.

In sports, clinical studies on this sulfur-containing amino acid have proven that it increases muscle contractility, both for the myocardium and for skeletal muscles. In training, this will often result in more intense strength or endurance exercises. Endurance could also be significantly improved by this amino acid. Regarding taurine , it has also shown its effectiveness in reducing the presence of lactates, allowing you to continue exercising for a longer period of time. The antioxidant properties of this amino acid have also been highlighted, as exercising muscles naturally release free radicals when they work intensely.

Fast and Shred, Super MAG and Bombi contain Taurine

The Yam Nutrition range of food supplements offers you two products containing Taurine .

Bombi is a pre- or intra-workout drink that provides you with a complex of essential amino acids with BCAAs, 3000 mg of beta-alanine, 200 mg of caffeine, and 1000 mg of taurine. Bombi is ideal for cutting when you prefer to avoid excess carbohydrates, with a reduced calorie intake. If you're looking to maintain energy during exercise while avoiding carbohydrates, this powder formula will help. Drink before and during strength training, cross training, or endurance training.

SuperMag also provides you with 450 mg of taurine per serving. Taurine is clearly a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative that's essential when it comes to high-intensity athletic performance in bodybuilding or endurance training. Here, SuperMag provides you with an optimal amount of highly absorbable magnesium.

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