Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Taurine supplementation lowers total cholesterol and arterial fat deposition by increasing bile acid production and LDL receptor expression in the liver.
Taurine may help lower cholesterol and arterial fat by improving how the liver processes lipids. This is supported by studies showing reduced cholesterol with taurine supplementation. Including taurine-rich foods in your diet may support heart health.
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These beneficial effects of T on hypercholesterolemia and arterial fat deposits were experimentally confirmed to be due to the increased bile acid production and the activation of 7a-hydroxylase... Moreover, T supplementation was proven to effectively increase low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors in the liver
Why this rating
Supported by experimental models and a small human trial (6g/day for 3 weeks).
Source
Taurine in health and diseases: consistent evidence from experimental and epidemiological studies
Yukio Yamori et al. · Journal of Biomedical Science · 2010
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