Amino Acid

Taurine

Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino-acid-derived compound that is not incorporated into structural proteins. It is concentrated in tissues including skeletal muscle, the heart and the retina.

It participates in cellular fluid balance, calcium handling and normal bile-salt formation.

In everyday life, Taurine supports normal muscle function, cellular fluid balance and exercise-related resilience without acting as a stimulant.

Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation.

Ingredient overview

What it is

Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino-acid-derived compound that is not incorporated into structural proteins. It is concentrated in tissues including skeletal muscle, the heart and the retina.

  • Scientific identity: Taurine; chemistry: 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid.
  • How it works: Absorbed and taken into cells: A dedicated transporter concentrates it inside cells rather than leaving it in circulation. Accumulates where it is needed: It is concentrated in the heart, retina, skeletal muscle and white blood cells.
  • Primary function: It participates in cellular fluid balance, calcium handling and normal bile-salt formation.
  • What it supports: Taurine supports normal muscle function, cellular fluid balance and exercise-related resilience without acting as a stimulant.
  • Important consideration: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation.

Formulation rationale

Why we use it

CARPEDIEM selected Taurine for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

  • Formulation purpose: It participates in cellular fluid balance, calcium handling and normal bile-salt formation.
  • Used in: CARPEDIEM MultiMen.
  • Works alongside: Taurine complements CoQ10, L-Carnitine and Algal DHA (Omega-3) to support a more coordinated functional-nutrition approach.
  • Meaningful contribution: Taurine supports normal muscle function, cellular fluid balance and exercise-related resilience without acting as a stimulant. Provides a non-stimulating amino-acid-derived compound concentrated in muscle tissue.
  • Quality and scientific context: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation. 4 ingredient-specific studies are included because the research reports a relevant benefit.

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

An amino acid that breaks the rules: it never becomes part of a protein.

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Pumped into cells.

A dedicated transporter concentrates it inside cells rather than leaving it circulating in blood.

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Chemistry

2-aminoethanesulfonic acid

Used to build protein

Never - it stays free

Concentrated in

Heart, retina, muscle, immune cells

Character

Non-stimulant

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

All key functions

The complete functional profile connected with this ingredient.

Supports the normal regulation of fluid balance within active cells and tissues.

Contributes to calcium-handling processes involved in normal muscle function.

Provides a non-stimulating amino-acid-derived compound concentrated in muscle tissue.

Supports normal cellular processes within tissues such as the heart and retina.

Participates in the formation of bile salts used in normal digestive physiology.

Complements performance-focused formulas without adding stimulant activity.

Supports normal muscle function, cellular fluid balance and exercise-related resilience without acting as a stimulant.

Works alongside Magnesium and CoQ10 within a more coordinated functional-nutrition formulation.

Selected research

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Complementary by function

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

An amino acid that breaks the rules: it never becomes part of a protein.

Step 01 / 04

Pumped into cells.

A dedicated transporter concentrates it inside cells rather than leaving it circulating in blood.

01 04

Chemistry

2-aminoethanesulfonic acid

Used to build protein

Never - it stays free

Concentrated in

Heart, retina, muscle, immune cells

Character

Non-stimulant

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.