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Animal studies suggest taurine is needed for eye and brain development. We have studied 33 healthy formula-fed infants ≤ 1300 gm BW in a randomized blinded trial to assess taurine effects on amino acids and growth to 35d and Brazelton responses, ERG, and ABER (reliability verified; 3 stimuli used) at 37 postmenstrual wks. Infants with motor deficits, intraventricular blood, or >7 d ventilation were excluded. Taurine group (TG) and controls (CG) were similar before assignment to Similac Special Care ± taurine (48 mg/l) fed ad lib from 7d.
Our data provide no evidence of benefit from taurine.
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Tyson, J., Lasky, R., Flood, P. et al. 755 ABSENCE OF EFFECT OF TAURINE ON GROWTH, ELECTRORETINOGRAMS (ERG), AND AUDITORY EVOKED RESPONSES (ABER) OF VERY-LOW-BIRTHWEIGHT INFANTS. Pediatr Res 19, 236 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-00785
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