Taurine, also known as α-aminoethanesulfonic acid, was first separated from bezoar, hence its name. Pure product is colorless or white plagioclase, tasteless, stable in chemical properties, insoluble in organic solvents such as ether, and a sulfur-containing non-protein amino acid, which exists in a free state in the body and does not participate in protein biosynthesis in the body. Taurine is not involved in the synthesis of protein, but closely related to the metabolism of cystine and cysteine. The activity of cysteine sulfinic carboxylase (CSAD) in synthesizing taurine in human body is low, and it mainly depends on the intake of taurine in food to meet the needs of the body.

Taurine is an essential amino acid for the growth and development of infants. Taurine promotes the growth and development of the brain and enhances the immune ability of the body.

Taurine has a strong protective effect on cardiovascular system and can enhance the function of myocardial cells.

Taurine can promote fat emulsification.

Effect of taurine on retina. Researchers have long discovered that cats will soon go blind if they lack taurine. The reason is that taurine cannot be synthesized by cats themselves and must be provided by food.

Effect of taurine on nervous system. Taurine has good effect on nerve conduction. Sulfonic acid is an inhibitory transmitter in the central nervous system. Therefore, it has a good therapeutic effect on abnormal excitability diseases of nervous system, such as epilepsy, convulsion, tremor, difficulty in falling asleep in the elderly, early awakening and so on.

Taurine also plays a central role in regulating blood pressure, and its principle is to inhibit sympathetic nerve and fight against hypertension caused by renin angiotensin by activating endorphin blowing system.

Taurine can enhance the strength of hair and promote the proliferation of hair growth cells.

Taurine can promote the decomposition of cholesterol and help to lower blood lipid levels.

Taurine has definite anti-fatigue effect.

Taurine can significantly lower blood pressure and prolong life.

Taurine has the functions of diminishing inflammation, detoxicating, protecting liver and benefiting gallbladder.

Taurine is widely used as nutrition and health care products and food additives abroad.

The sedative and antipyretic effects of taurine constitute the third line of defense, which can relieve symptoms such as fever caused by virus invasion. Taurine is an amino acid, which can promote the growth and reproduction of immune system lymphocytes. In addition, it can also clear away heat, relieve pain and reduce fever, which is a symptom caused by the body's self-regulation and defense system against viruses. When the human body is seriously damaged by the virus, taurine plays the role of clearing away heat and reducing fever, thus enhancing the body's resistance.