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Taurine is a type of amino acid that helps calm anxiety levels by supporting the function of the neurotransmitter GABA, which allows the brain to shut down and promotes rest. Supplements containing 1 to 3 grams of taurine should be taken before bed to see the full benefits.

Treatment with 0.1-1.5% taurine reduces locomotor activity by 28-86% and changes it from daytime to nighttime. At 0.75%, taurine also increases total sleep by 50%. The results show that taurine increases sleep, while caffeine, as previously reported, attenuates sleep. This substance may actually have an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect. Taurine is known to directly affect GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system, which is capable of increasing calm and serenity. Perfect for inducing a good night's sleep. sleep and ensure you wake up in tip-top shape.

However, a lack of taurine is clearly associated with stress and therefore lack of sleep. Therefore, taurine supplementation may help alleviate these symptoms.

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Researchers at Columbia University in New York also found that while taurine levels drop by 80 percent with age, increasing them to more youthful levels helped improve the monkeys' health. Martin Seeley, CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay, told The Mirror that taurine can also help regulate a person's sleep-wake cycle, as it helps reduce levels of cortisol, also known as the hormone of stress, in the body.

Taurine can promote restful sleep more quickly, as it can prevent you from feeling stressed before bed.

He said: "The body uses taurine for many functions, including fat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, as well as playing a role in muscle contractions, heart function and more. However, it is also known to help regulate a person's sleep and wake cycle.

"Although there is still much research to be done to better understand taurine's positive impact on sleep, taurine is thought to help reduce a person's cortisol levels. As many studies show, stress can have a significant impact on sleep. the time it takes a person to fall asleep, taurine may therefore promote restful sleep more quickly." Martin added that taurine is also thought to help regulate the body's production and release of melatonin, which is the chemical that tells the brain when it should be sleepy and when it should feel more awake. Martin would recommend adding more magnesium to his nighttime routine.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/taurine-sleep-regulation-benefits-health-30193207 (2023)

https://cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-public/issues/articles/Caine_TaurineAndEnergyDrinks.pdf (2016)

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