Overview
An amino acid that activates GABA receptors and stabilizes cell membranes. It counteracts the excitotoxic effects of glutamate, effectively "calming" overactive neurons.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
Calms electrical excitability.
Taurine is structurally similar to GABA and binds to GABA receptors. It protects neurons from "excitotoxicity" (death by over-stimulation) caused by excess glutamate. It is particularly helpful for physical symptoms of anxiety like heart palpitations.
It is also a potent osmoregulator, maintaining proper hydration balance within brain cells. This cellular stability prevents the "misfiring" that can occur during periods of high stress or dehydration.