L-Taurine
Taurine
Supports normal cardiac function and cellular energy balance in dogs
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Taurine is included as part of Essential's steady energy metabolism active ingredients.
Taurine is an amino acid involved in cardiac muscle function, bile acid conjugation, and cellular homeostasis. It supports efficient energy utilisation at the cellular level and plays a key role in maintaining normal heart function and metabolic balance.
Research notes
References for further reading
- Fascetti, A.J., Reed, J.R., Rogers, Q.R. and Backus, R.C. (2003) ‘Taurine deficiency in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy: 12 cases (1997–2001)’, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 223(8), pp. 1137–1141
- Brethel, S., Locker, S., Girens, R., Rivera, P., Meurs, K. and Adin, D. (2023) ‘The effect of taurine supplementation on the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system of dogs with congestive heart failure’, Scientific Reports, 13, 10700
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