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Taurine is Involved in Energy Metabolism in Muscles, Adipose Tissue, and the Liver
Author(s) -
Wen Chaoyue,
Li Fengna,
Zhang Lingyu,
Duan Yehui,
Guo Qiuping,
Wang Wenlong,
He Shanping,
Li Jianzhong,
Yin Yulong
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
molecular nutrition and food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.495
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1613-4133
pISSN - 1613-4125
DOI - 10.1002/mnfr.201800536
Subject(s) - taurine , metabolism , adipose tissue , energy metabolism , endocrinology , medicine , biology , chemistry , biochemistry , amino acid
Energy metabolism is a basic and general process, by which the body acquires and uses energy to maintain normal function, and taurine plays a vital role in energy metabolism. Taurine deficiency may cause a weak energy metabolism and energy metabolism dysfunction. Taurine biosynthetic ability is limited, and its supplementation in the diet can strengthen energy metabolism in muscle performance, cardiac function, liver activity, and adipose tissue. Combining taurine with other drugs may have a superior effect in energy metabolism. In many metabolic disorders, taurine, or the combination of taurine with other drugs, also functions as a repair treatment for damaged tissues, and acts as a promoter for the balance of energy metabolism. The present study discusses the potential roles of taurine in energy metabolism.