When it comes to taurine , this ingredient is often
associated with energy drinks or supplements . However, it is often not known
what it is or its properties are not known in detail. It is commonly taken by
the body through foods such as meat, milk, fish and eggs but also through some
plant foods. Furthermore, in cases where there is a need, it can be takenthrough food supplements . In fact, it
is commonly called taurine an amino acid particularly used in energizing drinks
and in products suitable for sportsmen.
This element differs from other amino acids due to the
presence of sulfuric acid inside.
Its fundamental role is that of synthesizing bile acids
produced by the liver. For this reason it is also known for its antioxidant
properties, for its detoxifying function , for its ability to counteract the
action of free radicals and for its ability to protect fatty acids from
oxidation.
Taurine in energy drinks.
In recent years, the so-called energizing drinks have spread
with increasing success, especially among sportspeople . Among the prominent
ingredients of these products there is undoubtedly taurine . In fact, according
to various scientific studies, it seems that this amino acid definitely
improves physical performance during sports practice.
Not only that, the particular combination of taurine with
another energizing element such as caffeine seems to have a particularly
positive effect on mental performance . In fact, it has been shown that taurine
contrasts effectively the process of aging cell and which also carries a powerful
action against the radicals free , mainly responsible for cellular aging.
Finally, taurine contributes to the elimination of ' lactic acid in the muscles
and turns out to be a powerful a vasodilator. For this reason, if taken before
a workout, it can guarantee high performance.
Taurine and bodybuilding? How it works and what are the properties of this
amino acid.
As mentioned, taurine is often used by athletes to achieve
better physical performance. In particular, for professional bodybuilding
athletes , taurine is a rather important element. In fact, among the benefits
that this element gives to the body it is possible to include:
• possibility of burning more fat while conserving
carbohydrates. This allows the muscle, if an intense aerobic workout takes
place, to develop and define itself better;
• relieve and delay perceived muscle fatigue following
intense training. This is because it is able to stimulate the contractility
muscle and therefore allows the muscle to work better and consequently the
athlete to obtain better results;
• reduce the possibility of post- workout damage to the muscles;
• facilitate post-workout recovery by reducing the
possibility of the so-called oxidative stress that causes damage to the muscle.
This is because taurine is a powerful antioxidant and performs an effective
action against free radicals, the main cause of cellular and muscle aging;
• improve cardiac performance by allowing better oxygenation
of the muscles during training;
• detoxify the body through the synthesis of bile products;
• stabilize cell membranes by means of cyto-structural
activities;
• inhibit the accumulation of lactic acid following intense
muscle training.
How to take taurine
According to various medical-scientific studies, it is
recommended, especially to those who practice sports such as bodybuilders, to
take a variable dosage of 1 to 3 grams per day following physical training or
sports practice.
Side effects of taurine
Generally ingestion of taurine is considered safe if the
limit of 3,000 milligrams per day is respected. Despite this, no side effects
were found with the exception of rare cases in which excessive consumption
caused hypertension and gastric problems such as diarrhea and ulcers . In
addition, for people with psoriasis , excessive consumption of taurine could
aggravate the condition.
