TaurineSupports cardiovascular function. Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid that plays many roles in promoting health. Food sources of taurine are meat and seafood, especially shellfish such as mussels, clams and oysters. Those who do not regularly consume these foods, particularly vegetarians, may be at risk of taurine deficiency. The scientific community still has not reached a consensus on whether humans make enough taurine through their own