![]() ![]() Two weeks taurine supplementation reverses endothelial dysfunction in young male type 1 diabetics. *Taurine Improving Blood Flow (all the way back to normal values for diabetic patients)* ![]() Here have some actual Taurine studies on its effects on the heart, you can show these to your nutritionist This does not make Taurine a stimulant thou. When your body is healthy your sense of wellbeing and energy levels may naturally increase. Taking Taurine may remove loads of unnecessary bad stuff going on, making you more balanced and overall healthier. Since Taurine has a number of positive health benefits on your body. Since you have given Taurine to your child already and found it positive, I’m assuming that you did not find your child being “high”, “speedy” or “crazy” in any way ? Don’t worry, if Taurine actually was a stimulant, after giving it to your child I’m sure you would have noticed undesirable behavior quite quickly. Taurine is added into Energy drink because according to studies+ user reports it may lower the negative side effect of Caffeine (the actual stimulating ingredient) while perhaps enhancing some of Caffeine’s positive nootropic effect, like slightly better concentration. Thought process going something like this:Įnergy drinks=Stimulating -> Taurine = Energy drink ingredient->Taurine=must also be stimulating :D I assume that this somewhat strange Idea could come from the fact that Taurine is added as an ingredient in Energy drinks like Red bull. Taurine does not even have stimulant effect of coffee, Tea or a sugar rush, Taurine does not make you high (not even a tiny buzz)Ĭomparing Taurine to Central Stimulants is like comparing a Tomato to Whiskey Without even digging through studies to confirm what I’m saying, I’m just quickly going to talk from personal experience as a person with ADHD that have taken both Taurine and above ADHD medication: I would love to connect with you.Īs for your fear that Taurine “acts as a stimulate” I am not quite sure what you/the nutritionist mean? Are you thinking Taurine may have the stimulant effects comparable to ADHD medications like Concerta, Rittalin or Adderall? Possibly being addictive just like those of Central Stimulantia? May God grant you the serenity to accept the tics you cannot change, change the tics you can, and have the wisdom to know the difference.įollow me on Facebook and Twitter. Here’s one supporting article on the dangers of Taurine for kids. I won’t be doing that again.įor those who are praying type, I am asking for prayers that his tics continue to stay minimal and that the NAC and Magnesium Citrate were what was helping him and not the Taurine. Normally I don’t willy nilly medicate my kids, but I had read on many mom forums that Taurine was this miracle supplement and went for it. Rather than quit cold turkey, I’m going to take him down to one pill/day for a week, then every other day for a week, then one, then none.Īlways Check with a Professional Before Using Supplements Although low levels of taurine have been linked to several conditions (including eye diseases and cardiovascular problems), research on the health benefits of taurine supplements is limited. Taurine also occurs naturally in the body and plays a key role in many biological processes, such as detoxification and regulation of nerve-cell activity. Taurine is an amino acid sold in supplements and available in energy drinks. It acts as a stimulate and can greatly damage the heart. Despite how well he is doing tic wise (see previous post) I was advised it can be very bad for kids. After speaking to a nutritionist today, I have decided to take Stink off the Taurine. ![]()
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