Taurine: What is it & It’s Link with Kidney Disease | Taurine Benefits & Uses | ft. Emily Cahill
Taurine is an essential amino acid for babies. Adults can make their own taurine, but there are high amounts of it in meat and fish. Taurine has many functions in the body including working as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
In this video, Fiona Chin and Emily Cahill explore the various aspects of Taurine definition, the mechanism of action of taurine in kidney disease, and also explain how it can improve kidney function and protect against kidney damage.
Firstly, Emily discusses the connection between taurine and diabetes, highlighting how taurine can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and lower oxidative stress in individuals with diabetes and kidney disease.
Moving on they talk about the potential consequences of low taurine levels, including impaired kidney function and a higher risk of developing kidney disease. She then covers the causes of taurine deficiency, such as a poor diet, chronic illness, or medication use.
In addition, Emily discusses natural sources of taurine such as seafood, meat, and dairy products, and its potential drug interactions. She also mentions its use in alleviating hot flushes
Overall, Emily Cahill provides a valuable overview of taurine's potential benefits for individuals with kidney disease. It's a must-watch for anyone looking to optimize their kidney health and improve their quality of life.
0:00 Intro
2:16 What is Taurine?
4:36 How Taurine works?
6:15 How Taurine Works with Diabetes?
11:27 Symptoms of Taurine Deficiency
14:07 Causes of Taurine Deficiency
15:44 Taurine rich foods for Kideny patients
16:15 Drug Interaction of Taurine
16:52 Dosage of Taurine
19:51 Uses of Taurine for Hot Flushes
20:31 Outro
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I was diagnosed with left ventricular cardiomyopathy . I started to take Tauine and L carnosine supplements together with Magnesium, and that really helped me with cardiomyopathy symptoms
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
Thats fantastic to hear! We love those supplements for cardiovascular health too!
@garyherman2649
Жыл бұрын
If you don't mind. I am worried I have Cardiomyopathy. What were your symptoms?
@arvinjoseph7554
Жыл бұрын
@@garyherman2649 irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, pounding heartbeat beat . I also added some potassium and magnesium powder as electrolyte.
@LemonLimes99
Жыл бұрын
@@arvinjoseph7554 did your hear rate lower?
@arvinjoseph7554
Жыл бұрын
@@LemonLimes99 no .
Take taurine every day. This was helpful.
@vasil.6842
2 жыл бұрын
still taking it ED ?
@jhakku1401
15 күн бұрын
@@vasil.6842Any benefit?
Lowered my BP I'm off my meds. Thanks
Makes me feel mellow and sane.
@VenturiLife
Жыл бұрын
Better sleep.
Life saving information thank you
@KidneyCoach
3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome :-)
My sleep stack before bed. Taurine, Glycine, Magnesium, Zinc, Berberine, Ceylon Cinnamon, and Ashwaganha.
@AriCat777
Жыл бұрын
Mine is Taurine, Magnesium, NAC, Glycine, Ashwagandha, Apigenin and Luteolin.
@AriCat777
Жыл бұрын
I've read taking zinc, magnesium and melatonin together before bed helps with insomnia.
@AriCat777
Жыл бұрын
I'll try the ceylon cinnamon before bed, thanks.
@nicoisthomas3802
11 ай бұрын
Are all these safe for someone with kidney disease?
@BobsClique
Ай бұрын
Magnesium and Zinc can compete with each other for absorption in the body. When taken together in high doses, they may interfere with each other's absorption. It is generally recommended to space out the intake of these minerals if taking them as supplements to ensure optimal absorption by the body.
Excellent video by extremely competent presenters.
@KidneyCoach
6 ай бұрын
Thank you :-)
Amazing stuff !!!
@KidneyCoach
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! :-)
Wonderful content. Thank you. The recent (July) Science paper on Taurine and conservation of muscle into old age would be interesting if you were to review.
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
Its a great study I have seen it. Conserving muscle mass as we get older is key in preventing a lot of degenerative diseases as well as staying younger for longer. I will add it to the list of videos to do. :-)
They totally missed out on the role of Taurine in following: 1) Bile salt synthesis 2) Liver & gall bladder health 3) glutamate regulation 4) libido & sperm uptick 4) bone & teeth health & tracecmineral uptake 5) Synergy with zinc and zinc absorption My favourite amino acids are Taurine & Glycine. Taurine gives me energy boost & Glycine relaxes me.
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
We are mainly focused on kidney health here at the kidney coach. Taurine does heaps of amazing things!
@garyherman2649
Жыл бұрын
@@KidneyCoach Thank You for this video, people need to know about this.
@sgtaneja
Жыл бұрын
@KidneyCoach So do Glycine and Magnesium for kidney health.
@gungho1284
Жыл бұрын
Wow. And zinc is so important these days with the covid problems and the first thing I ever do if I start feeling sick is run to my bottle of zinc.
@AriCat777
Жыл бұрын
@@gungho1284You should look into taking copper with zinc.
Could you do a video discussing the role of nad+ levels, supplementation with NMN and NR, and CKD. Thank you.
@LTPottenger
Жыл бұрын
Taurine increases NAD+ levels
You girls are great!👍
Thanks girls, this is great to know for everyone!😀
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome :-)
Thank you for all these valuable information. Does Taurine have any effect on Creatinine levels? Thank you.
What is the best supplement for taurine
Is it helpful for thyroid
How lipids are effected with Taurine use. Anyone dealt with lipids ?
I have used taurine for tinnitus 1000mg 2x daily and cut sugar
@SG-vk4cq
Жыл бұрын
Did it help your tinnitus?
@jeffreyadams648
Жыл бұрын
@@SG-vk4cqgood question. Youdathought an answer would be provided.
@user-bg2oi4bz3p
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreyadams648 They likely did not get a notification. I happened to notice today that someone responded to a comment of mine and I did not get a notification.
@Salsabilanow1111
11 ай бұрын
Hi Monica, did the taurine help your tinnitus, please let us know❤
@jhakku1401
15 күн бұрын
@@Salsabilanow1111No reply
Not one study was cited nor included in the description that validates any of these statements
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
There are so many studies on Taurine - maybe this post will help which has some links to studies in it. If you want specific studies let me know and I will give you the links. Or a simple search in Pubmed will also give you a plethora of studies on Taurine - www.kidneycoach.com/associated-conditions/taurine-and-its-role-in-chronic-renal-disease/
So far so good though I haven't been to the doc in a while... I've taken a Gram for a month or so, I may up that to 2 grams and see how that is. I know A-Fib is my concern.
@3225Angela
3 ай бұрын
Does it cause a-fib?
@cerberus2881
3 ай бұрын
@@3225Angela Nah, I inherited it from my mother.
@JesusSanchez-iq1ww
2 ай бұрын
@@cerberus2881 Taurine and D-Ribose is the perfect combo for A-Fib. There is tons of research on it on Pubmed
I watched the author of the June Taurine paper and he said people with CKD had high Taurine levels because the Taurine in their system (from food) was not being extracted. I interpreted this to mean that those with CKD should not take Taurine supplements - Am I wrong?
@KidneyCoach
11 ай бұрын
Taurine is well indicated for kidney disease unless they are end stage - so stages 5. Then you need to check levels first before supplementation. It is a bit like magnesium and some of the other nutrients that the kidneys fail to clear but only in end stage renal failure. AND I would 100% avoid drinking things that have taurine fortified in them if you have any stages of renal disease, as these are usually in energy drinks and they are very bad for kidney function due to all the other ingredients in them, not just the taurine. So your question is specific to end stage renal failure only. :-)
I would like to know if a person had high blood pressure and was taking medication for it, for some reason had to stop the medication because her blood pressure went very low. Would it lower the blood pressure even more if she started taking taurine?.
@KidneyCoach
11 ай бұрын
Taurine can lower blood pressure, yes. It is one to monitor closely. That been said I have low BP naturally and take taurine and it hasnt made mine go lower. It seems to work more if blood pressure ie elevated via the sympathetic nervous system feedback loop with the kidneys to lower BP.
@williammourningcrow6000
11 ай бұрын
BP meds can remove magnesium, potassium and other nutrients that you body needs to keep it in normal range. If your doctor isn't a pill pusher, you should discuss other alternatives
What is the best dosage for this ?
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
We answer that question in our blog post on Taurine - www.kidneycoach.com/associated-conditions/taurine-and-its-role-in-chronic-renal-disease/
Had a urinary test done to check all neurotransmitters which showed very high taurine levels and I only took 1,000 mg a day in the morning (but not for 3 days prior to test along with other foods that needed to be eliminated before freezing the urine for send off) because I felt like it kept my heart in rhythm. After the test I cut it out totally and now several months later my heart is jumping all over the place, my blood pressure is up😮 and so is my blood sugar, so contrary to the results of the test I am going back on a capsule of 1000 mg of taurine per day after listening to your podcast 😊 Do you know if a.m. urine is an accurate way to test your taurine levels and how they interact with your other neurotransmitters?
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
That is a great question. Urine will show what your body is expelling from its system, so it may not be 100% accurate as to the actual levels IN your body, but rather the pathways that are mobilising and using it. You could either be expelling taurine faster and more than your body needs resulting in a taurine deficiency. I think the best way would be to test blood and plasma levels of taurine. There is a test for that but I am not sure if it can be done via insurance and you may need your GP to write a special test out to have it done. That way you would know your actual levels in the blood / plasma VS how your body is expelling it.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2403070/
@titaniummaster1532
Жыл бұрын
Serum levels/urine/ blood do little to give you a comprehensive view. They only tell you what currently circulating in your system in the last few days. You have to go to the cellular level
@l.c.345
Жыл бұрын
@@titaniummaster1532and how would I do that? I know insurance won't pay I didn't even try to submit neurotransmitter test.
@titaniummaster1532
Жыл бұрын
@@l.c.345 let me check on that for you
@davelawson2564
8 ай бұрын
First do Keto diet with IF . Mere supplementation is not sustainable way to improve and stabililse your health
I’m American and I am used to mg rather than grams. How many mg a day would you recommend? Thanks for the great information!
@annawell2517
5 ай бұрын
One g = 1/4 teaspoon so 1 g= 1000mg
@UbuteyAustralia
2 ай бұрын
3200 to 4000 mg approximately 3 to 4 grams
Which are the best forms of taurine
@jhakku1401
15 күн бұрын
No reply
Dear ladies, thanks for the great video. Could taurine also help with losing weight? I’ve heard so much about a certain stress hormone. That prevents you from losing weight. Could taurine help???
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
It sure can help with weight loss :-) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30255260/
@superhitochan
Жыл бұрын
@@KidneyCoach thank you soooooo much for getting back to me. This is great. I’ve ordered 2KG of taurine powder. I don’t want to do the stomach bypass surgery my doctor wants me to do. So I won’t. I decided to start a very strict exercise program and put myself on a 1500 calorie diet. I started at 180KG. I’m one month into the program and I’m 167KG at the moment. I’m well aware that after some time it will start to get more challenging to keep losing weight at a steady pace. That’s why I’m so happy to try taurine. Because even if it only helps a little bit. I will be grateful. Because I need all the help that I can get. If I can really see a difference. I will let you know about it. Thanks again.
@kenjohnson7214
11 ай бұрын
@@superhitochanintermittent fasting helped me lose 60lbs.
@superhitochan
11 ай бұрын
@@kenjohnson7214 that’s awesome. I’ve heard about that. How do I do that? Do you have any suggestions for me? Would be greatly appreciated.
@davelawson2564
8 ай бұрын
@@superhitochan get sunlight daily too daily
It's good to see that other recognize these unique healthy things, I thought I was the only one(others trolling or telling myths that it's bull urine 😂 instead of researching its importance for our body). It's an amazing very healthy molecule, a supplement everyone should use, it's very cheap aswell! My mothers bloodpressure stabilazed when she started to supplement it, and she doesn't need her bloodpressure meds anymore and her bloodpressure is normal. It even works against anxiety, depression etc. It makes caffienated drinks(Teas, coffee etc) a lot more tolarable without jitters. Been using it for many years (with breaks now and then) and I feel that it really helps me staying healthy and helps my mental issues and stress. It protects a lot in our organism and the liver aswell. Protip; do not obtain it from evergydrinks since they(99%) are bad for your health and the sugarfree even worse. I buy 500g pure taurine for 15-20 USD, it lasts like a year and it tastes like nothing. Put it in yerba mate or black/green = healthy evergydrink.
@KidneyCoach
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dimitri, glad you enjoyed the info and have had great results with it yourself. :-)
QUESTION: Why would drinking milk induce a mild depression after approximately 24 hours? What is being depleted in the body as a result of drinking milk, that may be related to depression?
@SandeepPatel-kp8ox
Жыл бұрын
May be the clearance of milk opioids
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
Could also be a food sensitivity to the proteins in milk causing a rise in cortisol and effecting your microbiome and serotonin production.
@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration
Жыл бұрын
It has taken nearly 40 years to determine the cause by process of elimination. But I would love to find a remedy that would allow me to drink milk.
@sneakypress
Жыл бұрын
@@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration Have you tried Organic milk or Biodynamic milk. We can drink this, but not normal milk.
@davelawson2564
8 ай бұрын
@@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration try kefir/yogurt . Milk is not meant for adults . And get some sunlight 2 + hours a day
What is the effect of Taurine on Polycystic kidney disease????????
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
I will need to go digging for studies, but since hypertension is such a common side effect of PKD and taurine is so great at reducing BP especially inside the kidney tissue I suspect it would be useful. That being said it is not one of the first nutrients I think of when I am treating PKD. www.kidneycoach.com/associated-conditions/taurine-and-its-role-in-chronic-renal-disease/
Would it be a good idea to take it with stage 4 kidney disease?
@KidneyCoach
11 ай бұрын
You can run a test first to make sure you dont have high taurine levels and go from there. But yes we have a lot of stage 4 CKD using taurine, especially if elevated BP is an issue. Always check with your health care provider first before adding in any new supplements.
@JoJo-oc8oq
11 ай бұрын
@@KidneyCoach thank you!
Taurine cured my anxiety by increasing GABA levels. Anxiety is caused by too much glutamine in brain. Taurine and especially magnesium help with irregular heart beat.
@titaniummaster1532
Жыл бұрын
No too much glutamate
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped :-)
Taurine is also the antidote to MSG.
I've always bought taurine powder for my cats when I make some homemade raw food for them. Didn't consider if it had much benefit for humans since humans make it and cats need it in their food. But now I'm giving it a try to see if it works. With diabetes and kidney disease so common in cats these days, I wonder if they are getting enough? I can start adding a little extra to their commercial brand foods as well.
@lovepeace8918
10 ай бұрын
WTF ?!? CATS are NOT supposed to be making comments on KZread ! Get off that keyboard Cat ! The Cam took it's picture, look !
@lovepeace8918
10 ай бұрын
Ok sources of Taurine animal meats...Does Cat meat have good amount of Taurine ? Because I know a Taco Truck that cooks your own meat if you bring it, and there is a Naughty Kitty making comments on youtube...
Am having kidney disease can i take taurine as a supplement
@KidneyCoach
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely, just check it doesn't interfere with any other medications that you are on.
I'm reading it can have helpful effect on stem cells and telomeres.
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
Sure can
I have Hurd bad things about zink.
Is it safe to snort, smoke and inject ? What route gives best results, does anybody know ?
@KidneyCoach
10 ай бұрын
Powder dissolved in liquid is the best form to take taurine. It isnt one that you would inject, smoke or snort. It needs to go through the intestines for absorption.
@lovepeace8918
10 ай бұрын
@@KidneyCoach haha I was kidding. Yea I put some in my cats wet food and I drop powder in my drinks also, and glycine.
@KidneyCoach
10 ай бұрын
Ha ha I missed the joke part! Oh dear
Since Taurine is originally created by the body, does that mean when supplementing, our body becomes lazy in producing it and supplementation becomes necessary?
@KidneyCoach
10 ай бұрын
Not exactly. The body just regulates how much, so it you take in excessive amounts it wont produce as much, if you reduce intake it starts making it again. The problem can be some SNPs and genetics can mean we produce less taurine, or certain health conditions and diseases require more of it, which is where supplementing it can really help.
Does taurine help with diabetes type 1 or 2 ??
@KidneyCoach
8 ай бұрын
Yes it will help with both.
Some interesting information. 😅 There is no such word as “ dosaging “.
@sneakypress
Жыл бұрын
Also, we would not be recommending that people take 6 Grams of a single amino acid. Especially not people with kidney disease. But maybe you know something we don’t. 🤔
@jeffreyadams648
Жыл бұрын
Things change, it’s inevitable. Language especially, especially English.
@user-bg2oi4bz3p
Жыл бұрын
Dosaging surely is an acceptable word since now that men can get pregnant.
What is you are hypotensive already?
@KidneyCoach
11 ай бұрын
I have low blood pressure and still use Taurine, it hasn't made my blood pressure any lower. :-)
Taurine increase estrogen in female body ?
Physionic did a review of a recent study "193" (kzread.info/dash/bejne/goJ-0q9pkcaWd7g.html) that showed an association between higher taurine blood levels and worsening kidney problems in people who'd previously had kidney disease. The higher the taurine the worse the condition would become. This is worrying to see for someone with kidney issues who had hoped taurine might help. Can you comment on this please? Thank you.
@KidneyCoach
9 ай бұрын
I have just gone through the whole video and there is NO mention of kidney function in this video? Where did you pull that information from? They actually say how good taurine is for blood sugar control and Senescent cells, which contribute to kidney disease. If I missed it please let me know the time stamp where they talk about kidneys and taurine. The bulk of the studies I have read say the opposite. In fact taurine is nephro-protective - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24178634/ www.kidneycoach.com/kidney-nutrients/taurine-and-its-role-in-chronic-renal-disease/
Is it safe to take taurine while having kidney disease
@KidneyCoach
4 ай бұрын
Yes there is a lot of good information on taurine and how it support kidney health
I find it so funny that when Emily pronounces GABA, there is something in her language habit that seems to force her to pronounce it as GABAR..........
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
We are Australian we pronounce things differently!
Seaweed, dark chocolate, green tea. ( vegan fam)
A few years ago, I read a study that Taurine causes pancreatic cancer. I cannot find the study unfortunately
@larsnystrom6698
Жыл бұрын
If you had looked for taurines anticancer effects, you might have found something. For example: "taurine not only mitigates the side effects of chemotherapy in cancer but also possesses antitumor properties, including inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis in certain cancers by differential regulating proapoptotic and antiapoptotic proteins." Actually, we know that taurine is beneficial for the pancreas.
@festekj
Жыл бұрын
@@larsnystrom6698 what data was the government basing this on? “Until 2008, you had to stick to coffee to get your caffeine fix in France. The country, along with Norway and Denmark, had banned Red Bull for 12 years due to the government's health concern of taurine, an amino acid commonly found in energy drinks”
@janeslater8004
Жыл бұрын
@@MajesticArtimus highest tsjrine food is shell fish and it is a chock a block with microplastics .highest dangerous levels
150723 ❤🧡💛 Thank you
@KidneyCoach
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome
Amazing... Why would you worry about red meat as a source for Taurine, when crustacean seafood has 10 times higher levels and is also rich in omega-3
Thank you for sharing good information. Btw, you guys kinda look alike.:)