Tuarine

Taurine

Chemical Formula: C2H7NO3S

Taurine is present in all kinds of Red Bull and other popular energy drinks as well.

Health Effects: Taurine is created naturally in the human body and with a good diet, an average person is supplied with all they need. It shows effect on the Central Nervous System causing a reduction in anxiety symptoms associated with caffeine. Shows positive effects on the cardiovascular and immune system. It can make a person feel unsatisfied with the lack of adrenaline they received making them reach for more caffeine.

Made and Derived from: Taurine comes from within the body found in the lower intestine. Smaller concentration of Taurine are found in the central nervous system, heart/cardiac muscle, white blood cells and more. The natural form of Taurine that is used for energy drinks is found in meat, fish and breast milk although it is available in a as a dietary supplement.

Physical Properties:

Large white Crystals or white powders

Melting Point: 581.2

Freezing Point: 305.1

Density: 1.73

Chemical Properties:

PH: 4.1

Complexity: 95

Density: 1.459