Taurine
Taurine is a sulfur-containing, semi-essential amino acid. Semi-essential means that while the body does produce Taurine, it may not always produce enough.
What Is Taurine and What Does It Do?
Taurine helps regulate minerals such as Calcium in and out of cells. Calcium aids in the contraction of muscles, which is important for all movements, both voluntary and involuntary.
Through this Calcium regulation, Taurine helps support proper muscle function during exercise and physical activity.
How Taurine Supports Endurance and Performance
The ergogenic, or performance-enhancing, benefits of Taurine are still being studied. However, numerous studies link Taurine to ergogenic aid to athletes, especially in endurance-based exercise. These benefits may include increased time to exhaustion and reduced muscle soreness during or after prolonged activity.
Because endurance training places significant demands on muscular and cellular systems, Taurine’s involvement in muscle function may help support sustained performance.
Electrolyte Balance, Hydration, and Nutrient Absorption
Along with Calcium, Taurine helps to regulate other mineral levels at the cellular level. In this way, Taurine helps with electrolyte balance and hydration. Taurine has also been linked to bile salt production in the liver. Bile salt is used to help with absorption of important vitamins and minerals, particularly fat-soluble ones.
Additional Benefits for Athletes
As athletes, it is important to continuously supply vitamins and minerals to maintain energy metabolism, electrolyte balance, bone health, and many other important bodily functions. Taurine has also been linked to promote neurological and immune system benefits.
Experience the Benefits Yourself
Taurine provides broad support for muscle function, hydration, nutrient absorption, and overall athletic performance. Endurance Fuel includes Taurine to help athletes maintain balance, support recovery, and perform to their fullest potential. Fuel your training with Athlicore Labs' Endurance Fuel.