/oss/taxonomy/term/3317/all en /oss/article/health-you-asked/it-true-taurine-energy-drinks-extracted-bull-semen <p>While it is true that taurine was originally isolated from bull semen, it is now produced synthetically. This compound is an “aminosulfonic acid” that is widely distributed in the human body and plays a role in cardiovascular function, development of the nervous system and formation of bile acids. Since it is found in meat and fish, and can also be synthesized in the body from the amino acid cysteine, there is no evidence of anyone ever having a shortage.</p> Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:59:55 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 7174 at /oss