Posted by back4abit on September 21, 2007, at 15:12:21
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT? » back4abit, posted by Larry Hoover on September 21, 2007, at 10:47:09
> > Taurine is a non essential amino acid,so although it does enter the brain,basicaly its a natural substance,an amino acid,which is simply a part of a protein.
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> It is essential in newborns, especially preemies. And, it really isn't an amino acid, except under generous definitions, as it has a sulfonic acid moiety in place of the standard carboxylic one. Moreover, it is not a constituent of proteins. There is no RNA coding that correlates with taurine, so it cannot be incorporated into proteins. That said, it is occasionally found in peptide-like bonds with individual amino acids in the brain (e.g. gamma-L-glutamyltaurine), which are also believed to have neuromodulatory activity.
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Yeah i wasnt being to specific as i dident deem it neccassary for the question.Taurine has quite a wide spectrum defination along with uses,as well as been looked upon as low end possable treatments from heart failure,to bipolar,to ocd,and on.Im sure it would be patented if it could be more easly,who knows.
p.s to the origanal poster,although taurine i doubt should be of any concern,i would have ask about the energy drink in general as it contains large amount of various stimulants and some herbs.Taurine u can even get alone in a free form for a few bucks from most heatlh stores.good luck
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