Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning the body is able to produce it, however, when the body is undergoing elevated amounts of stress or illness supplementation may be necessary
It can also increase the risk of liver damage
The number of GI microbes in humans is estimated at 10 13 10 14, consisting primarily of various bacteria and lower amounts of archaea, fungi, and viruses (Sender et al., 2016)
Research suggests that the degree to which L-carnitine influences fat oxidation and spares glycogen may depend on baseline muscle carnitine levels, which vary among individuals based on diet, training status, and genetic predisposition
When to seek urgent medical help: Whilst most gastrointestinal side effects are mild and self-limiting, participants and clinicians should be alert to the following red-flag symptoms, which require prompt medical assessment: Severe or persistent abdominal pain (which may indicate pancreatitis or gallbladder disease) Repeated vomiting or an inability to keep fluids down Signs of dehydration (such as dizziness, dark urine, or reduced urine output) Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) Anyone who suspects they have experienced a side effect from a medicine including medicines received as part of a clinical trial should report it via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk)
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