Exploring the True Origin of the Ingredient Taurine
                                
                                
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                                First isolated from ox bile by German scientists in 1827, the origin of the ingredient taurine is more scientific than often believed. This vital organic compound, found in mammalian tissues, has a historical basis that precedes its use in modern energy drinks and supplements, giving rise to persistent myths and modern applications.