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Taurine

Conditionally essential amino acid with roles in muscle function, antioxidant defense, & calcium handling; common in energy drinks.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

Evidence
2 records
2 recordsBest grade:Moderate
Biomarkers
Muscle Strength (1RM)Muscle Endurance

The evidence suggests that taurine can improve endurance performance in trained adults, though the effects on strength and recovery are less clear. While some studies indicate benefits in reducing DNA damage and lactate levels, the overall strength of the evidence is moderate to low, indicating a need for further investigation.

Aerobic & strength exercise (dose-response; DNA damage, lactate)
Athletes and active adults · Systematic review
Low

Taurine 2 g × 3/day with exercise reduced DNA damage; 1 g acute reduced lactate. Mechanistic support for improved muscle strength & endurance via calcium homeostasis regulation.

Dose: 2000 mgDuration: Acute to chronic (2 g × 3/day)
Generally safe; well-tolerated up to 10 g/day in studies.
Endurance exercise performance
Trained adults; mixed sports · Meta-analysis
Moderate

Oral taurine ingestion improved overall endurance performance; dose & supplementation period did not significantly moderate the effect.

Dose: 2000 mgDuration: Acute (1–6 g single dose)
Evidence base smaller than caffeine or creatine; individual responses vary.
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How to take it

Take 1-2 grams of taurine daily, ideally before exercise.

Taurine (free form)
Widely available; stable in solution.
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