Taurine for Metabolic Syndrome
B Good Evidence At least one randomized trial supports this, with mostly consistent results.Systematic review of 25 clinical trials found significant reductions in body weight (1.14 kg), BMI, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. An 8-week RCT (n=30) found 3 g/day reduced weight and inflammatory markers in obese women.
The Bottom Line
Systematic review of 25 clinical trials found significant reductions in body weight (1.14 kg), BMI, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. An 8-week RCT (n=30) found 3 g/day reduced weight and inflammatory markers in obese women.
Key Study Findings
Population: HFD-induced obese male C57BL/6 mice
Population: Healthy adults
Population: None
Population: men
Population: men
Key Statistics
25
Studies
1000
Participants
Positive
Grade
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Commonly Used Dosages
- general:
- 500-2,000 mg/day
- exercise:
- 1,000-2,000 mg pre-exercise
- metabolicsupport:
- 1,500-3,000 mg/day
Upper limit: 3,000 mg/day (well-tolerated up to 6 g/day in short-term studies)
Dosages Studied in Research
| Dosage | Duration | Effect | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mg/kg lycopene in mice | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Neutral | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 8.0 weeks | Positive | 10 |
Best taken: With meals or pre-exercise
Safety & Side Effects
Reported Side Effects
- ⚠ Nausea (rare)
- ⚠ Dizziness (rare)
- ⚠ GI discomfort
Known Interactions
- ● Lithium (may affect excretion)
- ● Antihypertensives (additive blood pressure lowering)
Tolerable upper intake: 3,000 mg/day (well-tolerated up to 6 g/day in short-term studies)
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.
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References
- [1] Yuqing Wu et al.. Clin Nutr. 2025. Functional food lycopene mitigates obesity-related cognitive decline via lipid metabolism regulation and neuroprotection via taurine and glutathione pathway. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2025.06.005 PubMed
- [2] Fu-Chao Liu et al.. BMC Geriatr. 2023. Exploring the aging process of cognitively healthy adults by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid metabolomics using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. doi:10.1186/s12877-023-03939-6 PubMed
- [3] Yu-Han Yang et al.. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2020. [Establishment of rat heart-kidney insomnia model consistent with traditional Chinese medicine syndrome and its serum metabolomics]. doi:10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20190524.502 PubMed
- [4] Frances M Wolber et al.. Nutrients. 2016. Cysteic Acid in Dietary Keratin is Metabolized to Glutathione and Liver Taurine in a Rat Model of Human Digestion. doi:10.3390/nu8020104 PubMed
- [5] Can Ali Agca et al.. Food Chem Toxicol. 2014. Taurine ameliorates neuropathy via regulating NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling cascades in diabetic rats. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2014.05.023 PubMed
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