Known as a conditionally essential amino acid. Unlike most amino acids, taurine doesn’t play a role in building proteins. One of TAURINE’s most important factors is its ability to help improve athletic performance. It may help to reduce cardiovascular disease, decrease blood pressure, assist in the treatment of fatty liver disease, can help to lower cholesterol, and help control blood glucose levels. Taurine can possibly help to decrease the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Its antioxidant effects have shown to help with Periodontal Disease.