Amino Acid
Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid)
Also known as: Taurine
Sulfur-containing amino acid supporting heart, brain, and bile acid function.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nootropics Depot Taurine Capsules | 93 A | $0.10 |
| 2 | Nutricost Taurine Capsules | 93 A | $0.05 |
| 3 | Nootropics Depot Taurine Powder | 92 A | $0.03 |
| 4 | Pure Encapsulations Taurine 500 mg | 92 A | $0.23 |
| 5 | Pure Encapsulations Taurine 1,000 mg | 92 A | $0.29 |
| 6 | Life Extension Taurine | 92 A | $0.11 |
| 7 | Jarrow Formulas Taurine (2-Pack) | 92 A | $0.14 |
| 8 | NutraBio Taurine Powder | 92 A | $0.05 |
| 9 | Pure Encapsulations Cognitive Aminos | 91 A | $0.98 |
| 10 | NOW Foods Double Strength Taurine | 91 A | $0.07 |
| 11 | NOW Foods Taurine | 91 A | $0.08 |
| 12 | NOW Foods Taurine Pure Powder | 91 A | $0.06 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) should I take?
The typical range is 500-2000mg daily. Safe long-term
When should I take Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid)?
Any time. Optional.
Which form of Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) is best?
Powder — Cost-effective. Other forms in the catalog: Capsules.
Is Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) safe?
Commonly reported: Rare at normal doses. Serious warnings: None. Safe
Which Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) supplement scores highest?
Nootropics Depot Taurine Capsules, at 93/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Daily target & upper limit
1500 mg / dayTaurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) dosage reference →Primary uses
- Heart health
- Brain function
- Bile acid synthesis
- Exercise
How it works
- Cell membrane stabilization
- Bile acid conjugation
- Antioxidant
- Osmoregulation
Dosage
- Typical range
- 500-2000mg daily
- Timing
- Any time
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Safe long-term
- Special populations
- Heart health, vegetarians, energy drinks alternative
Forms
- Powder
- Capsules
Safety
Common side effects
- Rare at normal doses
Contraindications
- None
Products containing Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Conditional amino acid
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
Cited research for Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid)
Clinical studies referenced across Formulate guides that mention taurine (sulfur amino acid). Each links to the full study page with PubMed source + the guides that cite it.
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