An amino acid that supports heart, nerve, and bile function.
Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino acid that is not used to build proteins. It is found at high levels in the heart, muscle, eyes and brain, and helps with bile salt formation, fluid balance, antioxidant defence and nerve signalling. The body makes some, and the rest comes from food.
Plasma taurine is part of a full amino acid profile. Low levels can reflect limited intake, for example on a strict plant-based diet, or certain medical conditions. It is read in the context of the whole profile rather than alone.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
Adult fasting plasma, guidance only:
| Analyte | Typical adult range (µmol/L) |
|---|---|
| Taurine | 31 to 97 |
Ranges vary by laboratory and assay and are read as part of the full amino acid profile.
Results are affected by recent diet, recent protein intake, fasting state and the time of day the sample is taken.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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