Helps stabilize membrane excitability of the heart, skeletal muscles and central nervous system, all of which contain taurine in high concentrations. Has been used to lower blood pressure in people with essential hypertension and also as an effective treatment for epilepsy. Helps passage of calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium through cell walls. Important substance in healthy brain development and prevention of strokes. Very high concentration in human breast milk.
Histamine helps regulate blood pressure and gastric secretion.
There are increased concentrations in haemoglobin synthesis. One of the few substances that can readily cross the blood brain barrier and in the brain it is converted into Glutamic Acid, the brain's energy source. There are two functions of glutamic acid in the brain. Firstly, it acts as kindling to brain activity, igniting mind power and providing extra energy. Glutamine increases mental clarity and alertness, and improves the ability to learn, recall and retain information.