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Taurine (High-Dose)

Conditionally essential amino acid with longevity and metabolic effects.

Healthy AgingCardiovascular Health

Overview

Conditionally essential amino acid with longevity and metabolic effects.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Forms & variants of Taurine

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      Parent
      Taurine

      Conditionally essential amino acid involved in bile salt conjugation, osmoregulation, and cardiac function.

      Parent
      Taurine

      Conditionally essential amino acid with cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity effects.

      Mechanism of action

      Membrane stabilizer; conjugates with bile acids; supports mitochondrial function.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Extends healthspan in animals

        Limited evidence

        Reduces BP in pre-hypertension

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
            Serious

              Drug interactions

              No notable interactions reported.

              Supplement interactions

              Pairs well with

              None listed.

              Avoid combining with

              No specific avoidances listed.

              Dosing & bioavailability

              Typical dose
              3–6 g/day
              With food?
              Either

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              Scientific evidence (9)

              AnimalScience · 2023

              Taurine deficiency and aging

              Singh P, et al.

              Multi-species taurine supplementation in aged animals.

              Key findings

              Extended median lifespan in mice ~12%.

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Taurine (High-Dose) — Extends healthspan in animals

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Taurine (High-Dose) — Reduces BP in pre-hypertension

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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