Taurine is a conditionally-essential amino acid that is naturally found throughout the body, but mainly in the heart, brain, muscle and nerve tissues. Its abundance in many key organs suggests Taurine's significance as a vital nutrient in a number of healthy body functions.^✝ As a dietary supplement, Taurine may help to support increased antioxidant activity, a healthy immune system, cardiovascular health, liver and kidney health, cognitive health, increased focus, healthy hydration, a temporary elevation in mood, and reproductive health.^✝