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Posted by iforgotmypassword on September 20, 2007, at 16:07:59
sorry to ask another ECT question, just wanting to know as i am kindof dependant on these, and needing to have a clean apt. asap.
what would taurine's half life be?
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2007, at 16:25:32
In reply to will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT?, posted by iforgotmypassword on September 20, 2007, at 16:07:59
Would anyone even know except maybe Lar? I could let him know he's needed. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2007, at 16:28:31
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT? » iforgotmypassword, posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2007, at 16:25:32
E-mail sent. Hope he sees it link maybe too? Phillipa. Did you try alternative?
Posted by back4abit on September 20, 2007, at 20:49:32
In reply to will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT?, posted by iforgotmypassword on September 20, 2007, at 16:07:59
> sorry to ask another ECT question, just wanting to know as i am kindof dependant on these, and needing to have a clean apt. asap.
>
> what would taurine's half life be?Taurine is actualy the least active thing in these drinks,although touted otherwise.
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.
In simple terms,no i cant imagine taurine being a concern in any case,as its a natural substance,which the body will just rid of in excess.
Taurine is an inhbitatory amino,however its actualy most used or thought to be useful in cardio heart problems.
Caffiene,pounds of sugar,ginko and loads of active b vitamins are what makes theese drinks so stimulantive,all taruine is thought to do is present a calming effect as well,same idea as a redbull and acholol drink.I would not be concerned personaly with taurine use at all.
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2007, at 21:32:10
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT?, posted by back4abit on September 20, 2007, at 20:49:32
Was also told it was in green tea and keeps the caffeine from reacting as taurine is relaxing. Is it relaxing? Phillipa
Posted by Larry Hoover on September 21, 2007, at 10:36:13
In reply to will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT?, posted by iforgotmypassword on September 20, 2007, at 16:07:59
> sorry to ask another ECT question, just wanting to know as i am kindof dependant on these, and needing to have a clean apt. asap.
>
> what would taurine's half life be?It doesn't have a half-life. It's a compound found normally in our bodies. It's one of the bile acids. It's a neuromodulator. It's an osmolytic regulator.
It's not going to influence ECT one way or the other.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on September 21, 2007, at 10:47:09
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT?, posted by back4abit on September 20, 2007, at 20:49:32
> 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.
<pedant mode on>
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.
<pedant mode off>
Lar
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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> <pedant mode on>
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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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> <pedant mode off>
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> Lar
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
Posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2007, at 20:23:42
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT? » iforgotmypassword, posted by Larry Hoover on September 21, 2007, at 10:36:13
Lar thanks for finding the thread. Phillipa
Posted by iforgotmypassword on September 21, 2007, at 20:46:32
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT? » Larry Hoover, posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2007, at 20:23:42
...referred to as having anticonvulsant activity. i suppose only in cats?
thanks. :)
Posted by Larry Hoover on September 23, 2007, at 13:22:58
In reply to thanks. my concern was due to it sometime being..., posted by iforgotmypassword on September 21, 2007, at 20:46:32
> ...referred to as having anticonvulsant activity. i suppose only in cats?
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> thanks. :)I don't think the effects of consuming taurine in an energy drink are going to last more than 3 or 4 hours, tops. Because it's a part of normal physiology, there are numerous systems which will exert their influence to normalize concentrations. Some bodybuilders consume 10 or 12 grams at a time, and I'd expect there to be a longer-lasting effect, but the concentrations in those sports drinks are a tiny fraction of those doses.
Lar
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 11, 2007, at 20:46:09
In reply to Re: will the taurine in energy drinks disrupt ECT?, posted by back4abit on September 20, 2007, at 20:49:32
> Taurine is actualy the least active thing in these drinks,although touted otherwise.
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