Taurine Content of Selected Foods: Taurine Deficiency Very Unlikely on a Normal Diet
From the reactions to the latest courses on taurine (thx Metabolic Alchemy) I concluded it would be nice to have some insight into natural sources of the sulfur-amino acid. It is however important to note that under normal conditions man is also able to produce sufficient levels of taurine (2-aminoethane sulfonic acid) from methionine and cysteine. Other than cats we are thus not dependent on exogenous consumption of taurine if our diet does not lack the aforementioned essential amino acids (EAAs). In view of the many beneficial effects (hypoglycaemic, important for testosterone production, anti-oxidant, etc.) ascribed to taurine the consumption of taurine-rich foods (cf. table below) might benefit overall health and/or specific medical conditions such has diabetes or high blood pressure. Food Amount Taurine (mg) Cheese 3 ounces 1000 Cheese,cottage 1 cup 1700 Milk,whole ...