What is taurine?
Taurine is a derivative of the amino acid Cysteine. It is often called an amino acid, but as it lacks a carboxyl group it is not strictly an amino acid. It is generally naturally occuring in humans and many animals, being a major constituent of bile and can be found in the lower intestine and in small amounts in tissues. Taurine, often synthetically produced for commercial use, is used as a functional food in many energy drinks and energy products. Despite being present in many energy foods, it has not been proven to be energy-giving. Natural sources of dietary taurine include shellfish and organ meats such as liver.
Why is there no taurine in GURU?
First of all, the human body synthesizes taurine on its own, so there is no use in consuming extra doses of it. When added to foods and beverages, taurine must be artificially produced, therefore cannot be added to a 100% natural beverage. Because the evidence to support the use of taurine is still limited and somewhat preliminary, many countries like Denmark and Norway outlaw the use of taurine in foods and beverages.
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