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Posted by Tom Twilight on May 22, 2006, at 4:22:48
Thanks to the good write up its had on this board I've been taking Taurine
It seems to really help calm me down
Unfortunatly it really seems to irritate my stomach, also seems to give me bad breath?!
Anyone else experience this?
I'm using a cheap brand so perhapse this isn't helping!
I've read somewere that Taurine contains sulfure Sulfure is good in moderation, but to much can lead to upset stomach upsets.
Has anyone else experienced this, is there anything I can do?
Posted by ravenstorm on May 25, 2006, at 14:57:31
In reply to Taurine-Upset stomach!, posted by Tom Twilight on May 22, 2006, at 4:22:48
Taurine can cause peptic ulcers, some I'm sure it can cause stomach upset. There is a sublingual liquid for sale on line that I'm going to try (I already have stomach problems) but I don't know how much you actually get with the liquid form.
Posted by Tom Twilight on May 27, 2006, at 1:59:29
In reply to Re: Taurine-Upset stomach!, posted by ravenstorm on May 25, 2006, at 14:57:31
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Posted by Larry Hoover on June 6, 2006, at 8:25:12
In reply to Taurine-Upset stomach!, posted by Tom Twilight on May 22, 2006, at 4:22:48
> Thanks to the good write up its had on this board I've been taking Taurine
>
> It seems to really help calm me down
>
> Unfortunatly it really seems to irritate my stomach, also seems to give me bad breath?!Don't take it on an empty stomach. You have high stomach acidity, and you're breaking down the taurine. At least, eat a cookie. Better yet, some protein. If you're irritated enought to take some, you probably need some food, already.
Sulfhydryl chemical groups, like those found on taurine, stink really bad, if they get into a volatile state. If the molecule gets crunched, and volatile pieces break off. Sulhydryls are what make cabbage or egg f*rts stink, and what a make a skunk stunk.
> Anyone else experience this?
>
> I'm using a cheap brand so perhapse this isn't helping!Take with food.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 6, 2006, at 8:26:33
In reply to Re: Taurine-Upset stomach!, posted by ravenstorm on May 25, 2006, at 14:57:31
> Taurine can cause peptic ulcers, some I'm sure it can cause stomach upset. There is a sublingual liquid for sale on line that I'm going to try (I already have stomach problems) but I don't know how much you actually get with the liquid form.
Oh, I could sell liquid taurine. 98% water. I really am in the wrong business.
Just take with food.
Lar
Posted by ravenstorm on June 12, 2006, at 9:08:57
In reply to Re: Taurine-Upset stomach! » ravenstorm, posted by Larry Hoover on June 6, 2006, at 8:26:33
I thought you weren't suppossed to take aminos with food. I know that all the other aminos I've looked at indicate to take it on an empty stomach.
Based on a previous post by you, however, I will just open capsules under my tongue and let it dissolve instead of buying the expensive liquid.
Actually, for me, taking supplements, even with food can still upset my stomach, so I try to go sublingual.
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 13, 2006, at 8:46:33
In reply to Re: Taurine-Upset stomach!, posted by ravenstorm on June 12, 2006, at 9:08:57
> I thought you weren't suppossed to take aminos with food. I know that all the other aminos I've looked at indicate to take it on an empty stomach.
Just 'cause it's easier to feel what happens that way. You're creating what's called a bolus. A large increase in blood concentration of one amino acid, but not any of the others. It's like their bus got to the fairground first, and all the rides are open and waiting for customers. (Assuming your body has the nutrients it needs, of course.)
> Based on a previous post by you, however, I will just open capsules under my tongue and let it dissolve instead of buying the expensive liquid.
You don't need liquid. And you don't need it under the tongue. Your stomach is where uptake of free aminos begins. Right there.
> Actually, for me, taking supplements, even with food can still upset my stomach, so I try to go sublingual.If you're really sensitive, you could suck your tablets or capsules. Any of them. It's usually the taste, though. That's why we swallow them. Capsules are just little tongue-bypass modules.
Lar
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