Taurine in Retina Clear: What It Is and What the Research Says
Retina ClearOne of the most abundant amino compounds in the retina.
Retina ClearWhat it is
Taurine is a sulfur-containing compound made in the body and found in meat, fish and dairy. The retina holds very high concentrations of it.
What research says
Taurine's link with the eye is strong in animals: cats fed diets without it developed retinal degeneration, which is why cat food is fortified. In humans, taurine supplements for eye conditions have not been proven, and adults on normal diets are not known to be deficient.
How Retina Clear uses it
Retina Clear lists taurine in its 14-ingredient blend, without an amount. It is one of the less controversial inclusions, but studies on adult eyes remain thin.
Quick answer
Why is taurine in eye supplements?
Because the retina is rich in it and animal studies show it matters. That is a reason to study it, and it is not proof that extra taurine helps adult eyes.