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In flounder fish hearts, taurine and potassium might help heart cells stay the right size when the salt levels in their blood change, which could keep the heart working properly in tough conditions.
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The study shows that when the fluid around flounder heart cells changes, the cells use taurine and potassium to stay the right size, which supports the idea that these substances help protect the heart during stress.
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