Amino Acid
Taurine
Also known as: 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Conditionally essential amino acid abundant in heart, brain, and eyes. Supports cardiovascular health and calm energy.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Daily target & upper limit
1500 mg / dayTaurine has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Taurine dosage reference →Primary uses
- Heart health
- Exercise performance
- Calm energy
- Eye health
- Anxiety relief
- Cardiovascular
- Sleep support
How it works
- Stabilizes cell membranes
- Supports bile acid conjugation
- Modulates calcium signaling
- Antioxidant in heart and brain
Dosage
- Typical range
- 500-2000 mg daily
- Timing
- Any time; before exercise for performance
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Safe long-term
- Special populations
- Vegans (not in plants), heart health
Forms
- Capsules
- Powder
- Capsule
Safety
Common side effects
- Well tolerated
Contraindications
- None
Products containing Taurine
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Taurine on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Known interactions
Evidence notes
Cardiovascular and neurological support
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
Cited research for Taurine
Clinical studies referenced across Formulate guides that mention taurine. Each links to the full study page with PubMed source + the guides that cite it.
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