The Claim

Taurine exerts immunomodulatory effects in marine molluscs, supporting innate immune function and maintaining immune homeostasis during exposure to environmental stressors.

Source: Commentary: Taurine as a central osmoprotectant in marine molluscs - Roles in osmoregulation, oxidative balance and immune homeostasis.

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In plain English

Taurine helps shellfish like clams and mussels keep their immune systems balanced and working well when they're stressed by things like pollution or changing water conditions.

See the scientific wording

Taurine plays an immunomodulatory role in marine molluscs, contributing to innate immune function and immune homeostasis under environmental stress.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Commentary: Taurine as a central osmoprotectant in marine molluscs - Roles in osmoregulation, oxidative balance and immune homeostasis.

    The study says taurine helps protect marine molluscs from stress and keeps their immune systems working properly, which supports the idea that taurine boosts their immunity.

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