What is Taurine?

If you've spotted taurine on your energy drink label and wondered what it's all about, you're in the right place. Don't worry, this isn't some mysterious ingredient. Taurine is a powerful amino acid with some pretty cool benefits. Let’s break it down for you.

Oh, and by the way, if you’re wondering the difference between L-taurine vs taurine, they are essentially the same thing; they just have a slightly different chemical structure. The ‘L’ in L-taurine makes it more readily absorbed and utilised by the body - simple, right?

So, what is taurine? Taurine is a naturally-occurring amino acid, found in various tissues throughout the body and in food sources including meat, fish and eggs. Unlike many other amino acids, taurine isn’t used to build proteins. Instead, it’s essential in times of illness and stress. It’s a big player in keeping your body in tip top shape, by helping your heart to tick and supporting your muscles and nervous system. Pretty impressive, right?

Another great question, ‘what is taurine in energy drinks?’. The taurine we use in Sneak products has been safely produced in labs. It’s synthetic and made from other amino acids, which makes it plant-based. So if you’re wondering ‘is taurine vegetarian’ - yes, ours is.

Your body has a pretty good stash of taurine naturally, particularly in the brain and heart, but also in your muscle and blood. However, there’s plenty of other ways to get your fix if supplies are running low: 

• Meat - beef and lamb are fantastic sources of taurine (who can resist a steak?) 
• Fish - a little tuna or salmon in your salads will help boost your taurine levels. 
• Dairy - milk (although it has less taurine than meat or fish) is a great source of taurine, as well as vitamin D which helps promote bone health.
• Seaweed - a superfood that’s perfect for any vegans or veggies (no discrimination here) and is bursting with lots of good nutrients, including taurine. 
• Energy drinks - this one is on us. At Sneak, our energy drinks include taurine to help improve your performance and keep you feeling energised. 

Although your body (should) naturally produce enough taurine for you to function, poor health conditions are often associated with low levels of taurine - so it’s important to keep your supplies topped up. Thanks to its role in many energy-related reactions in the body, it’s easy to see why we include it in our energy drinks. Cheers to that! 

Taurine has plenty of benefits beyond being an addition to our energy drinks. Let’s dive deeper into why it deserves the spotlight: 

Heart Health: Think of taurine as your heart’s best buddy. Studies how that taurine helps regulate blood pressure and keeps your heart in check. It might even reduce the risk of heart disease by improving lipid profiles and cutting down inflammation. Next time you feel that healthy heart beat, you know who to thank. 

Exercise Performance: Ready to crush your workout? Taurine has your back. It’s a pro at reducing muscle fatigue, fighting oxidative stress, and speeding up muscle recovery. Adding taurine to your diet will help you go further, lift more and exercise better. 

Brain Boost: Think of Taurine as brain armour - helping you to stay sharp and focused. It’s all about keeping those neurotransmitters balanced and protecting your brain against neurodegenerative diseases. 

Antioxidant Power: Taurine is also a powerhouse antioxidant. It’s on a mission to protect your cells from nasty free radicals that can wreak havoc on your body. 

Essentially, taurine is your secret weapon for a healthier heart, sharper mind, better performance and resilient cells. So, whether you go for our tubs and sachets or convenient cans - you can find your favourite flavour and enjoy a powerful, sustained energy boost when you need it most.

Studies show that getting up to 3,000 milligrams per day is safe. In each 300ml serving of our Sneak tubs, there’s 1250 mg of taurine. We’re smart, we’ve already done the maths for you - all you need to do is shake and enjoy. 

If you want to know more about our ingredients, check out our blog.

Let’s clear up this ridiculous rumour once and for all. If you’re wondering ‘is taurine bull sperm?’ the simple answer is, no. The taurine we use in our energy drinks is NOT made from bull sperm or testicles - it is synthetically produced in labs. So, you are totally safe and free from animal bits - making it a win-win for vegetarians and vegans. (We don’t believe in leaving people out, or fuelling anyone with nasties.)

Our products are free of sugar and junk, as we only focus on active ingredients that will benefit your focus and concentration.

Our energy formula is loaded with good stuff, to give you the boost you need. There are no known side effects of adding more taurine to your diet, as long as you have it in the recommended amounts (don’t worry we’ve already done the hard work for you there). 

Taurine energy drinks are not a new thing; we’re not reinventing the wheel here. With no sugar and no nasties, Sneak products are simply designed to elevate your life. No funny business. Just simple. 

However, if you have any ongoing health concerns, always consult your doctor - just to be safe.

Benefitting your heart, brain and overall performance - it’s fair to say that taurine is a powerhouse ingredient. Whether you want to reduce muscle fatigue, protect your cells or support your heart health - taurine is a pro for maintaining peak physical and mental function.

Now, it’s up to you. Will you go for our Neon Punch flavour and send your taste buds to a tropical paradise? Or, if you want a sour kick, our lemony Blizzard V4 s sure to be right up your alley. 

Enjoy all the benefits with no sugar and no junk - just pure, effective ingredients to keep you energised and focused.