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Taurine

Also known as: 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid

AAdequate Evidence8 studies referenced

Common dosage

1-3g daily

Category

amino acid

Description

Conditionally essential amino acid supporting cardiovascular function, electrolyte balance, and exercise performance. Recent longevity research is promising.

Safety & interactions

Very safe even at high doses. Found naturally in meat and fish.
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Protocols featuring Taurine

Exercise Recovery ProtocolAAdequate Evidence

Studies on Taurine (8)

1.

The potential role of taurine in cardiovascular health

Xu YJ, et al. (2008) · Exp Clin Cardiol

ReviewPubMed
2.

Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

Singh P, et al. (2023) · Science · n=12,000

CohortPubMedDOI
3.

Effects of combined prebiotic fiber supplementation and weight loss counseling in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Mayengbam S (2025) · European journal of nutrition

PubMedDOI
4.

Effects of taurine combined with caffeine on repetitive sprint exercise performance and cognition in a hypoxic environment.

Liu J (2025) · Scientific reports

PubMedDOI
5.

Does One Shot Work? The Acute Impact of a Single Taurine Dose on Exercise Performance: A Meta-Analytic Review.

Deng H (2025) · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

PubMedDOI
6.

Effects of taurine supplementation on cognitive function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Cao Q (2025) · International journal of food sciences and nutrition

PubMedDOI
7.

Effect of Long-Term Taurine Supplementation on the Lipid and Glycaemic Profile in Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Sun Q (2024) · Nutrients

PubMedDOI
8.

Could taurine supplementation improve graft functions after liver transplantation? A randomized clinical trial among liver transplant recipients.

Mottaghi S (2026) · Clinical nutrition ESPEN

PubMedDOI

Health domains

Cardiovascular healthExercise & movementLongevity & aging

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