Taurine

NutritionAn amino-acid-like compound abundant in squid, octopus and clams. Also added to energy drinks.

Depends on contextNutrition label item

Definition

An amino-acid-like compound abundant in squid, octopus and clams. Also added to energy drinks.

Involved in bile acid formation, osmotic regulation and heart muscle function. The body makes it too.

The real load in an energy drink is the caffeine and sugar that come with it, not the taurine.

The word ‘Taurine’ appears in the ingredient list · shown on 10 · not an amount

Protein 3.9g · Sodium 4mg · Sugars 0.1g

Protein 21.8g · Sodium 18mg · Sugars 3.3g

Protein 35.7g · Sodium 471mg · Sugars 20g

Protein 36g · Sodium 96mg · Sugars 12g

Protein 7.9g · Sodium 42mg · Sugars 1.4g

Protein 0.2g · Sodium 5mg · Sugars 10.5g

Protein 0g · Sodium 0mg · Sugars 8.6g

Protein 0.7g · Sodium 6mg · Sugars 7.1g

Protein 0g · Sodium 0mg · Sugars 20g

Protein 0g · Sodium 0mg · Sugars 20g