What is the recommended dosage for Taurine?

General: 500-2,000 mg/day; Exercise: 1,000-2,000 mg pre-exercise; Metabolic Support: 1,500-3,000 mg/day

What are the side effects of Taurine?

Potential side effects include: Nausea (rare), Dizziness (rare), GI discomfort.

What is taurine and how may it relate to weight management?

Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid found in meat, fish, and dairy. It plays roles in bile acid conjugation, cell membrane stabilization, and antioxidant defense. Some animal and preliminary human studies suggest taurine may influence fat metabolism, but clinical evidence for weight management is early-stage.

What dosage of taurine has been studied in clinical trials?

Clinical studies have used 1–6 grams of taurine per day. The European Food Safety Authority considers up to 6 grams daily as safe. Studies related to metabolic parameters typically used 1.5–3 grams daily for 4–12 weeks.

What are the potential side effects of taurine supplements?

Taurine is generally well tolerated at studied doses. Mild side effects may include nausea and diarrhea. Taurine is commonly found in energy drinks combined with caffeine; the combined stimulant effects should be considered. Individuals with bipolar disorder should use caution as taurine may have neuroactive effects.

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Также известен как: 2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid, L-Taurine

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A conditionally essential sulfur amino acid that modulates bile acid conjugation, mitochondrial function, and brown adipose tissue thermogenesis. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of 25 clinical trials demonstrate taurine may support healthy body weight, blood sugar, and lipid levels.

How It Works

Conditionally essential sulfur amino acid that modulates bile acid conjugation (enhancing fat emulsification and absorption), supports mitochondrial function, and acts as an osmolyte in adipose tissue. Taurine supplementation upregulates PGC-1alpha and uncoupling proteins, increasing thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. Also improves insulin sensitivity through activation of insulin receptor substrate-1.

Evidence For Conditions

Состояние	Оценка	Исследования	Участники
Metabolic Syndrome	B	25	1000	Подробнее →

Side Effects

Nausea (rare)
Dizziness (rare)
GI discomfort

Drug & Supplement Interactions

Lithium (may affect excretion)
Antihypertensives (additive blood pressure lowering)

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Related Ingredients

Whey Protein BCAAs Glutamine

Основные факты

Дозировка: General: 500-2,000 mg/day; Exercise: 1,000-2,000 mg pre-exercise; Metabolic_Support: 1,500-3,000 mg/day
Формы выпуска: capsule powder tablet liquid (energy drinks)
Природные источники: Shellfish, Dark poultry meat, Beef, Pork, Fish, Dairy
Верхний предел: 3,000 mg/day (well-tolerated up to 6 g/day in short-term studies)
Лучшее время приёма: With meals or pre-exercise

Обзор доказательной базы

Metabolic Syndrome B

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