Taurine is an organic chemical compound from the group of amino acids. However, this is not a typical protein amino acid, because there is a difference in its chemical structure (it has a sulfonic group instead of a carboxylic acid). Taurine is an essential amino acid for newborns, as well as many other mammalian species. Human adults are capable of synthesizing taurine on their own, but probably due to evolution, they became partly dependent on its supply from the outside (exogenously). Taurine is found in the brain, heart, kidneys and muscle tissue. Despite its small amount, it plays a very important role in the proper functioning of these organs. It also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, a stabilizer of cell membranes, and also facilitates the transport of ions such as potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium. L-Taurine plays a key role in the supplementation of athletes. It effectively intensifies regenerative and procognitive processes and allows more efficient and prolonged work of our muscles during difficult and exhausting workouts. It shows the improvement of blood flow in our arteries and veins. There are studies that show a correlation between low levels of L-taurine in the body and discomfort or even depressive states. Being one of the neurotransmitters, it perfectly improves the work of our nervous system
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