Amino Acid
Taurine (Sulfur Amino Acid)
Also known as: Taurine
Sulfur-containing amino acid supporting heart, brain, and bile acid function.
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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