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Is taurine essential for the neonates?

J Rigo, J Senterre

    Biology of the Neonate
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Taurine levels were significantly lower in infants on artificial diets, including humanized formulas and total parenteral nutrition. This suggests human infants may need dietary taurine as they cannot synthesize enough from precursors.

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    Revue medicale de Liege·2016

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Pediatrics
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Taurine is an essential amino acid for infant development.
    • Previous research suggests potential limitations in endogenous taurine synthesis in human infants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate serum taurine concentrations in infants receiving different nutritional interventions.
    • To evaluate the impact of artificial diets on taurine levels compared to human milk.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum amino acid concentrations were measured in low birth weight infants fed human milk, humanized formulas, or total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
    • Infants on TPN with low cystine and no taurine supplementation were also studied.

    Main Results:

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  • Taurine levels were significantly decreased in infants on all artificial diets (humanized formulas and TPN).
  • Infants on TPN without taurine supplementation showed low taurine levels, even with increased cystine.

    • Conclusions:

    • Human infants may have a limited capacity to synthesize taurine from methionine and cystine precursors.
    • Dietary intake is crucial for maintaining adequate taurine levels in infants, particularly those on artificial nutrition.