GNC Taurine is a derivative of cysteine. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and help fuel skeletal muscles. Each tablet contains 500 mg of taurine. Kosher and vegetarian.                                                                                                                              

• Amino acids like Taurine are the building blocks of protein and help fuel skeletal muscles.
• Taurine is also found in the brain, retina, heart, and blood cells called platelets.
• Taurine for some of the other reasons has to be sourced from the supplements, as in certain conditions like intense workouts or any other ailments - our body cannot produce it.
• A study done in 2009, showed that Taurine Supplementation indeed protects muscle function during high-frequency workouts ensuring recovery period, and helps reduce oxidative stress during prolonged stimulation.