Taurine is also known as 2-aminoethane sulphonic acid. Taurine is one of the most abundant low molecular weight substances in humans and animals. Although an amino acid, taurine is not used in protein synthesis, but instead plays a role in osmoregulation, calcium modulation, membrane stabilisation, the prevention of oxidative stress, energy storage and anion balance. Taurine is synthesised in high amounts by the nervous tissue and in the male reproductive system which suggests that it plays a significant role in the function of these systems. Taurine supplementation in rats has been shown to have a number of effects on the reproductive system including an increase in testosterone and luteinizing hormone. In addition, taurine may also increase a number of antioxidant enzyme systems and reduce liver enzymes, showing a multi-role protective effect. Taurine can also improve the function of spermatozoa. Therefore evidence from male rats suggests that taurine may play a significant role in male reproductive function.
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