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Taurine

Also known as: L-taurine

Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid abundant in the heart, muscles, brain and retina. The body can make it, and it is also found in meat and fish.

What it is used for

  • Slight improvement in endurance performance – weak evidence
  • Blood pressure and metabolic support – weak evidence
  • Slowing ageing – weak evidence, mainly from animal studies

Forms and how they differ

powder

cheap, dissolves well, neutral taste

capsules

convenient, lower dose per piece

When to take it

Any time of day; for sport 1–2 hours before exercise.

Pairs well with

Magnesium, electrolytes.

Do not combine / separate

Energy drinks with taurine also contain caffeine and sugar – do not count them as a good source.

Watch out for

Caution with blood pressure drugs and lithium. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have kidney or liver disease or take any medicines.

Safety

Do not exceed the label dose.

Practical tip

Taurine itself is not a stimulant – the lift from energy drinks comes from caffeine.

Products containing Taurine 7

Electrolytes + Taurine + Vitamin B6sodium/potassium/magnesium saltsElectrolytesEnduranceMusclesEnergy
GABA + Taurine + L-theanine 500 mgchewable · 500 mg / tabletSleepStressMoodHeart & vessels
Taurine 1000 mg1 000 mg / capsuleHeart & vesselsEnduranceEyesBlood sugar & metabolism
Taurine free form 3000 mgfree form · 3 000 mg / servingHeart & vesselsEnduranceEyesBlood sugar & metabolism
Taurine 500 mgfree form · 500 mg / capsuleHeart & vesselsEnduranceEyesBlood sugar & metabolism
Taurine free form 600 mgfree form · 600 mg / capsuleHeart & vesselsEnduranceEyesBlood sugar & metabolism
Taurine 825 mgfree form · 825 mg / capsuleHeart & vesselsEnduranceEyesBlood sugar & metabolism
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence

Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.

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Important notice

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.