Report written for Dr. Pravin Kini on April 8, 1997 - Medical trials in Bangalore, India.

1. Taurine is not a proteogenic, which is used to make proteins, and is non-energy producing. But it assists and greatly helps in the regulating of Heart Tissue and Heart functions, Brain tissue and Brain functions, and helps to increase the capabilities of the Immune System and it’s functions.
2. Taurine concentrations are greatest in the Tissues that have considerable potential for producing Oxidants. Taurine functions as an antioxidant in the body. Using Taurine in correct dosage places an antioxidant in the middle of some of the largest areas of oxidant production. It is there to catch and stop oxidation at its original source.
3. Taurine in 400/mg doses has been shown to significantly increase Platelet Glutathione (GSH) levels. There has been no known side effects witnessed or seen in doses up to 10 grams daily on studies that were for six months. Toxicity and side effects are zero.

Taurine is an amino acid metabolite found in highest concentrations in the eyes, brain and heart, twice that of other body tissues. It’s importance to those organs, especially to those that are diseased or aged can’t be over stated in this report. Taurine has a variety of functions including being a potent antioxidant, especially with the heart, eyes, brain and most import in supporting the immune system and in working functions. It is essential for healthy contractions of the heart. This is why it is no wonder that no other amino acid is more concentrated in the heart than Taurine.

Taurine does help in thinning the blood by reducing platelet activities, which then has an effect that is beneficial for the entire cardiovascular system. Taurine is an amino acid metabolite or derivative of L-Methionine >>>>> L-Cysteine >>> Taurine.

(Each > indicates a chemical reaction) Taurine synthesis occurs in the liver and the brain. Concentrates of Taurine have also been found in extremely high concentrates in the brain, intestines and skeletal muscles.

Most amino acids have a L- or D- configuration, which means the molecule when put into a solution will rotate light either to the left (Levo=L) or the right (Dextro = D). Taurine, like the amino acid Glycine, does not polarize light consequently does not have an L- or D- configuration.