Lamberts Taurine is pure, it is an amino acid in free form that is ready to be absorbed by the body without having to be broken down by digestive enzymes. Each capsule provides a total of 500mg of taurine. One capsule will double your typical daily taurine intake from food, and two capsules provide the same amount of taurine found in regular energy drinks. Taurine is one of the least known sulfur amino acids, and can be synthesized to a greater or lesser extent in the body from cysteine, depending on the amount of vitamin B6 available for that purpose. It performs various actions in the normal functioning of the brain, heart, gallbladder, eyes, and vascular system. It has many and diverse biological functions, acting as a neurotransmitter in the brain, as a stabilizer of cell membranes and facilitating the transport of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium ions. Take 1 to 3 capsules a day with water or fruit juice. It is preferable to take amino acids with fruit juice or water, better than with milk. Amino acids are better assimilated if taken ½ hour before any meal or before bed This product is not recommended for children or for pregnant or lactating women. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and out of the reach of young children.