Taurine
Overview
Taurine (C2H7NO3S) is a conditionally essential sulfur β-amino acid concentrated in the heart, retina, and skeletal muscle. A meta-analysis of 34 RCTs found taurine significantly reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, CRP, and liver enzymes. Optimal dose: 1.5–3 g/day. Excellent safety profile. Monitor blood pressure and glucose with antihypertensive or antidiabetic medications. Renal caution at high doses.
Dosage
1000 mg · Any time · Can take on empty stomach
Key Interactions
26 verified interactions found
Taurin kann Kalium-induzierte Muskelüberregbarkeit dämpfen und den Elektrolythaushalt in Muskelzellen stabilisieren. Relevant bei neuromuskulären Erkrankungen.
Taurin beeinflusst die kaliuminduzierte Muskelexzitabilität und den Elektrolythaushalt. Bei bestehenden Herzrhythmusstörungen oder Elektrolytstörungen vor der Kombination einen Arzt konsultieren.
View details →Taurine enhances betaine efficacy in homocysteine metabolism and enzyme function.
Taurin und Betain haben komplementäre Wirkungen auf Methylierung und Osmoprotektion. Kombination in Standarddosen ist unbedenklich; Gesamtzufuhr osmotisch aktiver Substanzen bei Nierenerkrankungen beachten.
View details →Niacin and taurine together produce stronger metabolic benefits than either supplement alone.
Niacin und Taurin zeigen in Kombination verstärkte positive Wirkungen auf den Fettstoffwechsel. Die gleichzeitige Einnahme beider Nährstoffe ist bei empfohlenen Dosierungen unbedenklich.
View details →Sarcosine and proline reduce maximum blood levels of taurine by competing for absorption.
Prolin kann die Taurinaufnahme durch Transportkonkurrenz am Darm beeinflussen. Für eine optimale Taurin-Resorption empfiehlt sich eine zeitlich versetzte Einnahme (mind. 1–2 Stunden Abstand).
View details →Beta-Alanine and Taurine compete for the same transporter (TauT/SLC6A6). Chronic high-dose Beta-Alanine may deplete Taurine.
If using high-dose Beta-Alanine long-term, supplement Taurine separately 2+ hours apart.
View details →Scientific Sources
- Taurine and hyperexcitable human muscle: Effects of taurine on potassium‐induced (1982)
- Compartmental analysis of taurine transport to the outer retina in the bovine ey (2004)
- Extracellular taurine as a parameter to monitor cerebral insults 'on-line': time (2000)
- Component characteristics of the vectorial transport system for taurine in isola (1996)
- Impairment of renal medullary osmolyte accumulation in potassium-depleted rats. (1994)
- Taurine alleviates repression of betaine‐homocysteine S‐methyltransferase and si (2019)
- Ultraviolet A induces transport of compatible organic osmolytes in human dermal (2008)
- Cytoprotection by the osmolytes βine and taurine in ischemia‐ reoxygenation inju (1997)
- Mixture suppression without inhibition for binary mixtures from whole cell patch (1995)
- Amino acid suppression of taurine-sensitive chemosensory neurons (1985)
- ATTENUATION OF SILICA-INDUCED PULMONARY FIBROBLASTS PROLIFERATION BY TAURINE AND (2009)
- Suppression of bleomycin-induced increased production of nitric oxide and NF-kB (2000)
- Procollagen gene expression is down-regulated by taurine and niacin at the trans (1996)
- Mechanism of antifibrotic effect of taurine and niacin in the multidose bleomyci (1995)
- Amelioration of bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis in hamsters by dietary supplemen (1994)
- Oral and intravenous pharmacokinetics of taurine in sprague‐dawley rats: the inf (2017)
- Effects of Taurine Supplementation on Growth in Low Birth Weight Infants: A Syst (2018)
- Renal transport of taurine in luminal membrane vesicles from rabbit proximal tub (1991)
- FREE AMINO ACIDS IN DEVELOPING RAT RETINA (1974)
- Beta-Alanine transporter
- Taurine depletion concern
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)
- PubChem Compound 1123
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taurine used for?
Taurine (C2H7NO3S) is a conditionally essential sulfur β-amino acid concentrated in the heart, retina, and skeletal muscle.
What is the recommended dosage for Taurine?
1000 mg. Any time. Can take on empty stomach.
Does Taurine interact with other supplements?
Taurine has 26 verified interactions. Top: Potassium, Betaine.
When is the best time to take Taurine?
Any time. Can take on empty stomach.
Is Taurine safe to combine with other supplements?
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