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Taurine
Taurine
Explanation: Taurine is a non-essential amino acid, which the human body can produce naturally, and also obtain from foods like meat, fish, and dairy. Taurine is like a multitasker in the body, helping with everything from keeping the heart and brain in shape to regulating heart rhythm to protecting cells from harmful substances called free radicals to regulating hydration, maintaining electrolyte balance and supporting digestion.
Test purpose: Detect low taurine levels which may occur in people with malnutrition or certain restrictive diets.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories
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