Taurine Powder
| Item | Specs |
| Product Name | Taurine Powder |
| Assay | 98.5%~101.5% |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| CAS NO | 107-35-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H7NO3S |
| Molecular Weight | 125.15 |
Taurine Powder is an organic compound that widely exists in animal tissues. It is a sulfur amino acid, but is not used for protein synthesis. It is rich in the brain, breasts, gallbladder, and kidney. It is an essential amino acid in pre-term and newborn infants of humans. It has various physiological functions, including being a neurotransmitter in the brain, conjugation of bile acids, anti-oxidation, osmoregulation, membrane stabilization, modulation of calcium signaling, regulating cardiovascular function, as well as the development and function of skeletal muscle, the retina, and the central nervous system. It can be manufactured through the ammonolysis of isethionic acid or the reaction of aziridine with sulfurous acid. Due to its highly important physiological role, it can be supplied in energy drinks. It can also be used in cosmetics to maintain skin hydration and in some contact lens solutions.
Health Benefits:
- Liver-strengthening cholagogue function: The combination of taurine and cholic acid can increase biliary permeability and is related to bile backflow. This product can also reduce cholesterol levels in the liver and reduce the formation of cholesterol calculus.
- Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects: It can lower body temperature by effects on the central 5-HT system or catecholamine system.
- Hypotensive effect: After injecting this product, it shows effects including reducing blood pressure, slowing down heart rate, regulating vascular tension, and more.
- Cardiac and anti-arrhythmia action: This product can regulate the combination of Ca++ in cardiac myocytes and can reverse the adverse effects of Ca++ on the myocardium.
- Hypoglycemic effect: This product directly affects the liver and muscle cell membrane.
Taurine Powder in the Food Industry: Taurine can be added to dairy products, beverages, monosodium glutamate, and bean products. It can accelerate the differentiation and development of nerve cells, enhance immunocompetence, and has fairly good health care functions suitable for different age groups. As a food nutritious supplement, it can be aptly added in milk and milk powder.
