Enhanced cardiovascular health
Supports healthy blood pressure, heart rhythm, and cardiac function
Taurine
Conditionally essential amino acid crucial for cardiovascular health, brain function, and cellular protection
Scientific nameTaurine
FormulaC2H7NO3S
Molecular weight125.15 g/mol
CAS107-35-7
95
absorption score
9
safety / 10
20
USD per month
5
documented interactions
Check it against something
Taurine with:
- Amylase
- Ashwagandha
- Avocado Oil
- BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids)
- Beetroot Powder
- Beta-Alanine
- Bifidobacterium lactis
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Bovine Collagen
- Caffeine
- Calcium
- Calcium Bone Formula
- Calcium Carbonate
- Casein Protein
- Chicken Collagen
- Choline (Bitartrate)
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Coconut Oil
- Collagen Peptides
- Comprehensive Immune Support Complex
- Comprehensive Multivitamin-Mineral Complex
- Creatine HCL
- Creatine Monohydrate
- D-Mannose
- DHA
- Electrolyte Blend
- EPA
- Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
- Folate (5-MTHF)
- Ginger
- Iron Fumarate
- Iron Sulfate
- Joint Mobility Formula
- Keratin
- Krill Oil
- L-Carnitine
- L-Citrulline
- Lactase
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Lipase
- Magnesium Citrate
- Magnesium Glycinate
- Magnesium Oxide
- Marine Collagen
- Melatonin
- Modafinil
- Olive Oil Extract
- Omega-3 + Curcumin + Vitamin D Triple Anti-Inflammatory Formula
- Papain
- Protease
- Saccharomyces boulardii
- Turmeric
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate)
- Vitamin D3
- Whey Protein
- Zinc Gluconate
Nothing found
86
out of 100
Works better together
Compatible. Timing differs, so follow each supplement's own window.
What it does
mechanism and evidence for each claimImproved exercise performance and recovery
Enhances athletic performance and reduces exercise-induced fatigue
Enhanced brain function and neuroprotection
Supports cognitive function and protects against neurological damage
Improved eye health and vision
Supports retinal health and may protect against eye diseases
Enhanced cellular protection and longevity
Provides antioxidant protection and supports healthy aging
Others take these for the same thing
Same goal, different mechanism — check any of them against this one
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Heart health & cellular energy
100-200mg
A
10%
Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
Heart & brain health
1-2g EPA/DHA
A
85%
Psyllium Husk
Digestive health & cholesterol support
5-15g
A
95%
Calcium Citrate
Superior absorption bone & heart health
500-1200 mg
A
45%
L-Citrulline
Athletic performance & circulation
3-8g
A
95%
L-Arginine
Cardiovascular & circulation support
3-6g
A
70%
Every pair we checked
12 combinations scored by the engine
Taurine + Beta-Alanine
May compete for taurine transporter
Needs attention
54
Taurine + Creatine Monohydrate
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + Calcium Carbonate
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + Whey Protein
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + Lactase
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + Bovine Collagen
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + DHA
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + Turmeric
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Taurine + Magnesium Oxide
Both support cardiovascular health and muscle function
Works better together
78
Taurine + Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Both support cardiovascular health and energy production
Works better together
78
Taurine + Caffeine
Enhanced endurance performance and reduced crash
Works better together
78
Taurine + Vitamin D3
B6 required for taurine synthesis from cysteine
Works better together
82
Dosage
Daily1-3g
Cardiovascular health1-3g daily
Exercise performance1-3g pre-workout
General health500mg-2g daily
Therapeutic3-6g daily (medical supervision)
Before you take it
VeganYes
When to expect it
First Effects1-2 weeks for cardiovascular and exercise benefits
Peak Benefits4-12 weeks for sustained health and protective benefits
Deficiency DevelopmentWeeks to months with inadequate synthesis or intake
Toxicity OnsetVery rare, excellent safety profile
How to measure it
MarkerPlasma taurine levels
Optimal40-100 μmol/L
Deficient below<20 μmol/L
FrequencyOnly if monitoring cardiovascular or neurological health
What people actually reported to the FDA
CAERS, 21 reports naming it as the suspectMost reported effects
Named as the suspect
21 reports
of 37 that mention it at all
Serious outcome
90%
hospitalisation, emergency room or worse
Other Serious or Important Medical Event12
Hospitalization10
Visited Emergency Room6
Reports are voluntary and unverified — they record what someone experienced while taking something, not what the compound caused. Counts skew towards products people take a lot of, and a serious outcome is more likely to be reported than a mild one, so these are not rates. How we filter them →
What actually reaches you
The label counts the carrier, your body does not
Absorption
Very high 95 of 100 · best absorbed form of this compound
Delivered daily
1900 mg
Cost per 100 mg delivered
$0.04 comparative — uses the absorption score, not a measured percentage
Works better with
+
Magnesium
Both support cardiovascular health and muscle function
Complementary effects on calcium regulation and heart health · level B
+
Coq10
Both support cardiovascular health and energy production
Complementary cardioprotective and mitochondrial effects · level B
+
B Vitamins
B6 required for taurine synthesis from cysteine
B6 is cofactor for taurine biosynthesis · level AWhat not to take with Taurine
!
Beta Alanine
May compete for taurine transporter
Competition for same cellular uptake mechanism · mild significance
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Alcohol
Alcohol may deplete taurine levels
Increased excretion and oxidative stress · moderate significanceMedication interactions
Discuss these with a pharmacist before combiningMay enhance blood pressure lowering effects
What to do: Monitor blood pressure
May enhance lithium effects
What to do: Monitor lithium levels
May affect cardiac glycoside effects
What to do: Monitor cardiac function
Available forms
Taurine (Free Form): Cardiovascular support, Exercise performance, Excellent safety, Well-researched
Food sources
Fish and seafood
30-70mg per 100g · 95
Meat and poultry
20-50mg per 100g · 95
Dairy products
2-8mg per 100g · 90
Energy drinks
400-1000mg per serving · 95
Too little
- Cardiovascular problems and arrhythmias
- Poor exercise performance and recovery
- Retinal degeneration and vision problems
- Impaired brain development (in infants)
- Poor fat digestion
- Increased oxidative stress
- Muscle weakness and fatigue
Too much
- Excellent safety profile:
- Mild hypotension in sensitive individuals
- Digestive upset with very large doses
- Generally very well tolerated
Who benefits most
cardiovascular-health
Supports heart health, blood pressure, and cardiac function
1-3g daily (divided doses)
athletes-performance
Enhances exercise performance and reduces fatigue
1-3g pre-workout or daily
aging-longevity
Provides cellular protection and supports healthy aging
1-2g daily
brain-cognitive-health
Supports brain function and neuroprotection
1-2g daily
eye-health-vision
Supports retinal health and may protect against eye diseases
1-2g dailyWhere to buy it
Look for Taurine at 1-3g per serving. The form that matters here is Taurine (Free Form).
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What else affects it
Beyond other supplements
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Alcohol
Alcohol may deplete taurine levels
Increased excretion and oxidative stressHow it works
- Regulates calcium homeostasis in cardiac and skeletal muscle
- Modulates neurotransmitter activity and membrane stability
- Provides antioxidant protection and reduces oxidative stress
- Supports bile acid conjugation for fat digestion
- Essential for normal retinal development and function
- Involved in osmoregulation and cell volume control
Key findings
what the evidence supports- Effective for cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention
- Improves exercise performance and reduces fatigue
- Important for brain development and neuroprotection
- Excellent safety profile with minimal side effects
Sources: NIH Examine.com · data reviewed 2026-08-02
Compiled by Denis, who maintains this database and holds no medical qualification — every figure here is sourced or derived, never asserted. How we calculate it →
Common questions
What are the benefits of Taurine?
Documented effects: Enhanced cardiovascular health; Improved exercise performance and recovery; Enhanced brain function and neuroprotection; Improved eye health and vision. Supports healthy blood pressure, heart rhythm, and cardiac function
How much Taurine should you take per day?
The common daily range is 1-3g. By goal — cardiovascular health: 1-3g daily; exercise performance: 1-3g pre-workout; general health: 500mg-2g daily; therapeutic: 3-6g daily (medical supervision).
When is the best time to take Taurine?
With food. First effects are typically reported within 1-2 weeks for cardiovascular and exercise benefits.
What are the side effects of Taurine?
At excessive doses: Excellent safety profile:, Mild hypotension in sensitive individuals, Digestive upset with very large doses, Generally very well tolerated. Safety rating at normal doses is 9 out of 10.
What should you not take with Taurine?
Separate it from Beta Alanine, Alcohol by two to four hours. May compete for taurine transporter
Does Taurine interact with medications?
Documented interactions with blood-pressure-medications, lithium, digoxin. Discuss these with a pharmacist before combining.
How do you know if you need Taurine?
The marker is Plasma taurine levels, optimal range 40-100 μmol/L. Common deficiency signs: Cardiovascular problems and arrhythmias, Poor exercise performance and recovery, Retinal degeneration and vision problems, Impaired brain development (in infants).