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Do not refrigerate.  Keep out of reach of children.  Keep in cool, dry place.

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WHAT IS TAURINE? Taurine is a sulfur amino acid that was originally named so, since it was first isolated in the bile of an ox (Taurus). Present in high concentrations in mammals, it is a conditionally essential amino acid in humans (and in cats) with many functions, although it does not enter into protein synthesis. It is necessary in proper neonatal, infant and child development, and deficiencies in developmental stages may be the cause of epilepsy, poor eyesight and other problems. Taurine is found in animal proteins, primarily in meat and milk (and especially high in human nursing mother's milk). Because it is so important for human development, some baby formulas are enriched with Taurine. It is synthesized from Methionine and Cysteine, and Vitamin B-6 is necessary for proper metabolism, however, infants have a limited capacity to synthesize Taurine. A Pyridoxal 5'Phosphate (active B-6) deficiency decreases the amount synthesized and can cause low levels of Taurine. Zinc is also essential, and a zinc deficiency is associated with an increased excretion of Taurine. They also work synergistically as antioxidants to protect cell membranes from free radical/ toxic damage. A deficiency of both may impair eyesight and low levels have been noted in epileptics. Since Taurine is not available in vegetable proteins, strict vegetarians-may be low in this important amino acid.

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