Scitec Nutrition : Essential Taurine Amino Acids

Scitec's fantastic range of 'essentials' provide budget-friendly, yet still high quality and fully dosed, basic health supplements for all of your needs.

What is Taurine?

When we mention taurine, you might just immediately think of it as something that is found in energy drinks. This is correct, but the benefits aren't always understood. Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid, that’s found in high concentrations in white blood cells, skeletal muscles, the central nervous system, and the muscles of the heart.

Benefits of Supplementation

Taurine plays an important role in balancing electrolytes in the body. If you are someone who finds themselves cramping often while training, and hydrating with water alone isn't helping, it may be that you are low on key salts and taurine. 

Although this is the most common reason for it to be taken in athletes, there are other benefits such as helping form bile salts for digestion, regulating immune function and supporting the general function of the central nervous system.

Stacking Taurine

Taurine goes well with just about any supplement! An endurance athlete may want to pair with an electrolyte drink and carb powder, whereas a bodybuilder might go for an EAA and creatine.