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Taurine seems like it would be plentiful in an omnivorous diet. However, it does seem sensitive to heat, as shown in the Pottenger Cat study. Francis M. Pottenger, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In an all-cooked/pasteurized diet, I'm questioning whether we can get enough taurine from food alone. Sure, having a safe source of grass-fed raw milk would be ideal, along with safe, fresh meat, if you're into eating it raw. In most practical cases, though, it seems like supplementation might be necessary in many cases. Many people here seem to benefit greatly from supplementing with it.
Yes, I know we're not cats, and humans can synthesize taurine from cystine. I haven't studied all the details, but I'm sure that conversion gets compromised by stress, aging, PUFA, etc.
Mostly thinking out loud here. Just wondering if anyone else has anything to weigh in with.
In an all-cooked/pasteurized diet, I'm questioning whether we can get enough taurine from food alone. Sure, having a safe source of grass-fed raw milk would be ideal, along with safe, fresh meat, if you're into eating it raw. In most practical cases, though, it seems like supplementation might be necessary in many cases. Many people here seem to benefit greatly from supplementing with it.
Yes, I know we're not cats, and humans can synthesize taurine from cystine. I haven't studied all the details, but I'm sure that conversion gets compromised by stress, aging, PUFA, etc.
Mostly thinking out loud here. Just wondering if anyone else has anything to weigh in with.