Oxycalm™ Taurine formulation. Taurine is an amino acid that is helpful in fat digestion and liver functioning. Taurine also is an antioxidant and is an inhibitory (relaxing) brain neurotransmitter. It may help to regulate many physiological processes including heart rhythm, contractile function, blood pressure, platelet function, osmotic pressure, visual cell function, and detoxification.

Main Functions of Taurine in Mammals:

  • Bile acid conjugation
  • Detoxification
  • Osmoregulation
  • Membrane Stabilization
  • Regulation of intracellular Ca2+ Homeostasis

** Taurine is an essential dietary nutrient for cats because the rate of synthesis under most conditions is less than the rate of loss from the body.

** Dogs may have been overlooked for their need of taurine supplementation.