Taurine

Milk, dairy products, eggs, meat, fish and seafood. The only known plant source is buckthorn. It is also found in breast milk

Taurine is found in breast milk and can be produced by the body itself. However, new-born infants do not acquire the ability to produce taurine until later, which makes it important to acquire taurine through the diet.

Taurine plays an important role in the development of the nervous system and the eyes in addition to the heart function. Taurine is essential in the metabolism of micronutrients such as potassium and sodium. It is also a powerful antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage and inflammatory processes.