Taurine

Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino acid that is found in large quantities in our bodies: about 1 gram per kilogram of body weight.

Although the body can produce taurine itself, reduced levels can still occur, particularly among vegans. Sometimes, in adults, the body's own synthesis declines, for instance due to physical exhaustion, illness, or injury. A deficiency in vitamin B6 can also lead to insufficient production of taurine.