Taurine
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is not involved in protein synthesis but is essential to cardiovascular function and the development and function of the brain, retina, and skeletal muscle.
Quick Answer
What it is
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is not involved in protein synthesis but is essential to cardiovascular function and the development and function of the brain, retina, and skeletal muscle.
Key findings
- Grade B: Aerobic Exercise Metrics (Aerobic Exercise Performance)
- Grade C: Blood Flow
- Grade C: Blood Pressure (High Blood Pressure)
Safety
No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.
ℹ️ Quick Facts: Taurine
Quick Facts: Taurine
- Best Evidence:Grade B
- Conditions Studied:13
- Research Outcomes:52
- Grade B Findings:2
- Key Effect:Aerobic Exercise Performance
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (10)
Related Supplements
Fish Oil
12 shared conditions · 448 outcomes
Fish oil is a mix of mostly EPA and DHA derived from fatty fish. It reduces triglycerides, but does not seem to affect the rate of cardiovascular events. It appears to reduce the symptoms of depression and improve some painful, inflammatory conditions.
L-Carnitine
12 shared conditions · 558 outcomes
L-carnitine can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and treat some aspects of metabolic syndrome. Although it’s often also used for fat loss, its effectiveness for that is questionable.
Vitamin C
11 shared conditions · 262 outcomes
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin and a very popular supplement due to its antioxidant properties, safety profile, and low price. Many people supplement with vitamin C because it is believed to reduce symptoms of the common cold.
Resveratrol
11 shared conditions · 318 outcomes
Resveratrol is a bioactive molecule found in plant sources such as grapes, peanuts, blueberries, and, famously, red wine. Resveratrol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that benefit cardiovascular function, glycemic control, and lipid metabolism. Although it’s promoted for lifespan extension, there’s no evidence for this in humans and limited evidence in animals.
Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng)
11 shared conditions · 228 outcomes
Panax ginseng is commonly referred to as “Korean ginseng”. It appears to be effective for mood, immunity, and cognition, but is subpar for erectile function, testosterone, and exercise performance.
Coenzyme Q10
11 shared conditions · 268 outcomes
Coenzyme Q10 is a molecule found in mitochondria that has a critical role in producing energy for the body. It also plays an important role in the endogenous antioxidant system.
Green Tea Extract
10 shared conditions · 110 outcomes
Green tea extract is obtained from green tea leaves and contains high levels of flavonoids, catechins like EGCG, and often caffeine. It might reduce oxidative stress biomarkers and cardiovascular disease risk factors and improve cognitive function. However, the quality of evidence is low to moderate, and high doses can cause liver damage.
Citrulline
10 shared conditions · 169 outcomes
L-Citrulline, or simply just citrulline, is a nonessential amino acid. It is efficiently turned into L-arginine in the kidneys after supplementation, which makes it a good choice for increasing nitric oxide synthesis in the body.