Goals: Energy Production, Cardiovascular Health, Brain and Retina, Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Actions, Prevent early aging, Boost physical performance, Manage high blood pressure, Reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Help to manage diabetes, Treat and prevent eye disease, Gaming, Pre-workout
Role: Taurine is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid with several essential roles in the body. It is abundant in electrically excitable tissues like the heart, retina, brain, and skeletal muscles. It’s not used to build proteins but plays a crucial role in cell protection, osmoregulation, energy metabolism, and more. Our liver also produces a small amount of taurine from other amino acids.
Daily Intake: The most common dosage range is 500–2,000 mg per day. Higher doses (up to 6,000 mg) seem to be well-tolerated.
Supplementation: Taurine supports heart function and stroke volume. It also benefits people with heart failure by lowering blood pressure and calming the nervous system. It’s essential for brain health, vision, and neuromodulation. It protects cells and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps support nerve growth and helps the body process bile acid and balance fluids, salts and minerals, among other actions.