{"product_id":"now-taurine-228g","title":"NOW Taurine 228g","description":"  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#8000ff\" size=\"6\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Taurine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\r\n          \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eHelps to support cardiovascular function. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eTaurine is an organic sulfonic acid, derived from the amino \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eacid, cysteine that is found in the lower intestine. Taurine is commonly found in a \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003evariety of meats and animal by-products. Unfortunately, physical activity depletes our \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003etaurine reserves faster than most people can produce it. As a result, athletes are one \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003egroup of individuals at the greatest risk for deficiency, and stand to benefit the most \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003efrom supplementing with this life-crucial nutrient. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eTaurine, or 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, was originally \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ediscovered in ox (Bos taurus) bile and was named after taurus, or bull. A non-essential \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eamino acid-like compound, taurine is found in high abundance in the tissues of many \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eanimals, especially sea animals, and in much lower concentrations in plants, fungi, and \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003esome bacteria. As an amine, taurine is important in several metabolic processes of the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ebody, including stabilizing cell membranes in electrically active tissues, such as the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ebrain and heart. Taurine depletion leads to the development of cardiomyopathy, \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eindicating a role for taurine in the maintenance of normal contractile function of the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eheart. It also has functions in the gallbladder, eyes, and blood vessels, and may have \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003esome antioxidant and detoxifying properties. As a catalyst to general amino acid \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eefficiency as well as one of the most abundant amino acids in the human body, taurine \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ehas a number of useful health benefits. As a key constituent of bile acids, it helps the \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ebody absorb other nutrients with greater ease while moderating healthy cellular \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eactivity. It has also been known to exhibit antioxidant properties that may help protect \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003emacular regions of the eye. This powder version allows for a versatile dosage format \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eand use in health shakes or highly absorbable liquid delivery. Suitable for vegetarians \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eand vegans.\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eDirections:\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e Adult Dosage: Take a 1\/2 to 1 level teaspoon, 3 times daily on an empty \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003estomach.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#f38a00\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\r\n              \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eIngredients (each 1\/2 level teaspoon contains):\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cp\u003eTaurine (Free-Form)…….………………………………............…..2000 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\n        \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eNon-Medicinal Ingredients: \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eNone\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"NOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33561022738,"sku":"7112","price":28.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/7649\/products\/s7112.jpg?v=1493150429","url":"https:\/\/parisnaturalhealthfoods.ca\/products\/now-taurine-228g","provider":"Paris Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}