Taurine also regulates heart beat, maintains cell membrane stability, and helps prevent brain cell overactivity.
Taurine is found mostly in meat and fish.
Infants do not make enough, but taurine is found in human milk and most infant formulas. Diabetics have been reported to have lower blood levels of taurine. Most people, even vegans, do not need taurine supplements. While infants do require taurine, the level in either human milk or formula is adequate. In dealing with people suffering from specific conditions, nutritionally oriented doctors typically recommend 2 grams taken three times per day for a total of 6 grams per day.