牛磺酸(Taurine)是动物体内的一种含硫氨基酸,分子量125u。它是牛胆汁成份之一,因此得名。以后发现牛磺酸广泛分布于脊椎动物某些器官,其作用不限于合成胆酸而具有较广泛的生物活性。牛磺酸对中枢神经系统和心血管系统均有明显作用,已用于解热抗炎、抗癫痫、治疗心力衰竭。牛磺酸几无毒性,但过量时可引起心律失常。 Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid in animals with a molecular weight of 125u. It is one of the bovine ingredients, hence the name. Later found that taurine is widely distributed in certain organs of vertebrates, its role is not limited to the synthesis of bile acids and has a wider range of biological activity. Taurine on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system have a significant role, has been used to anti-inflammatory anti-epilepsy, the treatment of heart failure. Taurine few non-toxic, but can cause excessive arrhythmia.