Lowering Glutamate | Taurine
Taurine–Beef, lamb, dark chicken meat and eggs are food sources of taurine. Why is taurine from whole food important? Commercial taurine supplements can increase sulfur which may already be high due to certain gene mutations. Additionally, the toxins associated with yeast/candidia (which is very common) can end up depleting taurine. Since taurine is so important in the conversion of glutmate to GABA and as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, it is important that adequate levels are achieved through diet. “The amino acid taurine increases the GAD enzyme and consequently GABA levels. Additionally taurine doubles as an inhibitory neurotransmitter [...]