Taurine helps regulate an unusual number of physiological processes including heart rhythm, contractile function, blood pressure already in the normal range, platelet function, osmotic pressure, visual cell function, bile acid synthesis, cholesterol degradation, and detoxification of xenobiotics.* Its ability to help modulate calcium levels in cells, stabilize membranes, and restore antioxidant enzymes accounts for many of these actions.* Supplies 500 mg pure, crystalline taurine.