Fig. 2.

Human taurine tissue content, distribution, and excretion. The plasma level of taurine is the sum of the dietary intake and the endogenous synthesis by the liver, while the kidney is the primary organ for its excretion. Tissues with remarkably high taurine accumulation include the retina, heart, lung, and skeletal muscle, as well as some hematopoietic cells such as erythrocytes, platelets, and white blood cells. Data represents the amount per day. Data taken from [13] (created with BioRender.com).