5/4/2025
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 5 Researches
8.6
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 19 Reviews
8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 Level Teaspoon (approx. 1 g)
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Taurine (Free-From)
1 g (1,000 mg)
*
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Taurine aids nonalcoholic fatty liver
We explored how taurine can help alleviate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using an aged laying hen model. Our findings showed that a small amount of taurine was effective in reducing fat buildup and liver injury.
By analyzing liver tissues and biochemical markers, we found that taurine boosts fat breakdown and helps transport lipids, while also lowering oxidative stress in the liver. The study identified various metabolites linked to NAFLD, which taurine helps regulate, setting the stage for its potential use in treating liver disease in both humans and birds.
By analyzing liver tissues and biochemical markers, we found that taurine boosts fat breakdown and helps transport lipids, while also lowering oxidative stress in the liver. The study identified various metabolites linked to NAFLD, which taurine helps regulate, setting the stage for its potential use in treating liver disease in both humans and birds.
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9
We explored how taurine impacts liver health in mice exposed to arsenic. The study involved three groups: a control group, an arsenic-intoxicated group, and a group treated with both arsenic and taurine.
We found that taurine significantly improved liver function by reducing key liver enzymes and protecting against oxidative stress. Specifically, taurine treatment reversed the harmful increase in certain enzyme levels and helped maintain vital antioxidants in the liver.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a protective agent against arsenic-induced liver damage.
We found that taurine significantly improved liver function by reducing key liver enzymes and protecting against oxidative stress. Specifically, taurine treatment reversed the harmful increase in certain enzyme levels and helped maintain vital antioxidants in the liver.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a protective agent against arsenic-induced liver damage.
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8
We explored taurine's role in managing liver fibrosis by focusing on its effects on activated hepatic stellate cells (aHSCs). In our study, aHSCs were subjected to different treatments, including taurine in various doses alongside a growth factor.
We found that taurine significantly reduced aHSC viability, suggesting it might help disrupt the harmful cycle of liver tissue damage. The mechanisms involved included inhibiting autophagy and enhancing processes like ferroptosis, essentially helping to clear out these activated cells.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a therapeutic avenue for liver fibrosis through these actions.
We found that taurine significantly reduced aHSC viability, suggesting it might help disrupt the harmful cycle of liver tissue damage. The mechanisms involved included inhibiting autophagy and enhancing processes like ferroptosis, essentially helping to clear out these activated cells.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a therapeutic avenue for liver fibrosis through these actions.
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Most Useful Reviews
8
Aids bile secretion
28 people found this helpful
Taurine is an excellent detox aid! It supports bile secretion and prevents stagnation. Since the liver acts as the body's main filter, I make sure to keep it healthy and clean. Taurine has become an important part of my routine.
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9
Improved quality of life
21 people found this helpful
Before my 17-year-old dog passed away, she started experiencing seizures and losing bladder control due to fluid in her lungs. I gave her taurine in large doses, which effectively removed the excess fluid and stopped her seizures. The powder made it easy to administer the right dosage. Taurine extended my dog's life for a couple more months, allowing her to pass peacefully and happily. I highly recommend taurine for pets with heart issues, fluid retention, or seizures.
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9
Resolved fatigue
16 people found this helpful
Taurine is vital for liver and bile duct function, converting T4 hormone into the active T3. Since I had issues with bile, I took 1000 mg of taurine at night on an empty stomach. Within a week, all my hypothyroidism symptoms vanished, allowing me to breathe easily and have more energy.
Read More
Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 5 Researches
8.6
- All Researches
9
Taurine aids nonalcoholic fatty liver
We explored how taurine can help alleviate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using an aged laying hen model. Our findings showed that a small amount of taurine was effective in reducing fat buildup and liver injury.
By analyzing liver tissues and biochemical markers, we found that taurine boosts fat breakdown and helps transport lipids, while also lowering oxidative stress in the liver. The study identified various metabolites linked to NAFLD, which taurine helps regulate, setting the stage for its potential use in treating liver disease in both humans and birds.
By analyzing liver tissues and biochemical markers, we found that taurine boosts fat breakdown and helps transport lipids, while also lowering oxidative stress in the liver. The study identified various metabolites linked to NAFLD, which taurine helps regulate, setting the stage for its potential use in treating liver disease in both humans and birds.
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9
Taurine alleviates pesticide toxicity
We explored how taurine supplementation can help mitigate the harmful effects of pesticides, specifically lambda-cyhalothrin and methomyl, on Nile tilapia. In our study, juvenile fish were divided into eight groups.
While the pesticides led to behavioral changes and liver and kidney damage, taurine-enriched diet significantly reduced these adverse impacts. This included lowering stress hormone levels and improving liver and kidney functions, highlighting taurine's potential as an effective feed supplement in aquaculture.
While the pesticides led to behavioral changes and liver and kidney damage, taurine-enriched diet significantly reduced these adverse impacts. This included lowering stress hormone levels and improving liver and kidney functions, highlighting taurine's potential as an effective feed supplement in aquaculture.
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9
We explored how taurine impacts liver health in mice exposed to arsenic. The study involved three groups: a control group, an arsenic-intoxicated group, and a group treated with both arsenic and taurine.
We found that taurine significantly improved liver function by reducing key liver enzymes and protecting against oxidative stress. Specifically, taurine treatment reversed the harmful increase in certain enzyme levels and helped maintain vital antioxidants in the liver.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a protective agent against arsenic-induced liver damage.
We found that taurine significantly improved liver function by reducing key liver enzymes and protecting against oxidative stress. Specifically, taurine treatment reversed the harmful increase in certain enzyme levels and helped maintain vital antioxidants in the liver.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a protective agent against arsenic-induced liver damage.
Read More
8
We explored taurine's role in managing liver fibrosis by focusing on its effects on activated hepatic stellate cells (aHSCs). In our study, aHSCs were subjected to different treatments, including taurine in various doses alongside a growth factor.
We found that taurine significantly reduced aHSC viability, suggesting it might help disrupt the harmful cycle of liver tissue damage. The mechanisms involved included inhibiting autophagy and enhancing processes like ferroptosis, essentially helping to clear out these activated cells.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a therapeutic avenue for liver fibrosis through these actions.
We found that taurine significantly reduced aHSC viability, suggesting it might help disrupt the harmful cycle of liver tissue damage. The mechanisms involved included inhibiting autophagy and enhancing processes like ferroptosis, essentially helping to clear out these activated cells.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a therapeutic avenue for liver fibrosis through these actions.
Read More
8
Taurine improves liver health in fish
We aimed to understand how taurine affects liver health in juvenile turbot fish eating a high carbohydrate diet. Through two feeding trials over ten weeks, we tested varying levels of taurine to see its impact on oxidative stress, inflammation, and ER stress.
Our findings indicated that taurine supplementation, particularly at levels around 1.2%, improved antioxidant defenses and reduced inflammatory markers in the fish. Notably, it helped lower harmful substances in the liver and reduced stress responses linked to inflammation.
Overall, taurine proved beneficial in enhancing liver health amidst a high-carb diet, presenting a potential dietary strategy for managing liver-related issues in these fish.
Our findings indicated that taurine supplementation, particularly at levels around 1.2%, improved antioxidant defenses and reduced inflammatory markers in the fish. Notably, it helped lower harmful substances in the liver and reduced stress responses linked to inflammation.
Overall, taurine proved beneficial in enhancing liver health amidst a high-carb diet, presenting a potential dietary strategy for managing liver-related issues in these fish.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 19 Reviews
8
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
8
Aids bile secretion
28 people found this helpful
Taurine is an excellent detox aid! It supports bile secretion and prevents stagnation. Since the liver acts as the body's main filter, I make sure to keep it healthy and clean. Taurine has become an important part of my routine.
Read More
9
Improved quality of life
21 people found this helpful
Before my 17-year-old dog passed away, she started experiencing seizures and losing bladder control due to fluid in her lungs. I gave her taurine in large doses, which effectively removed the excess fluid and stopped her seizures. The powder made it easy to administer the right dosage. Taurine extended my dog's life for a couple more months, allowing her to pass peacefully and happily. I highly recommend taurine for pets with heart issues, fluid retention, or seizures.
Read More
9
Resolved fatigue
16 people found this helpful
Taurine is vital for liver and bile duct function, converting T4 hormone into the active T3. Since I had issues with bile, I took 1000 mg of taurine at night on an empty stomach. Within a week, all my hypothyroidism symptoms vanished, allowing me to breathe easily and have more energy.
Read More
9
Aids bile flow
6 people found this helpful
Excellent! My bile flow has greatly improved. This supplement is convenient as there's no need for extra capsules. I consume half a spoon (1000 mg) mixed with water and Glycine on an empty stomach. Liver detoxification has normalised my gastrointestinal tract.
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9
Enzyme normalisation
2 people found this helpful
I have been using Taurine for about six months as part of a liver tonic I take each morning. It has helped my liver enzymes return to normal, alongside weight loss and reducing harmful antibiotics. Dr. Sandra Cabot's books on the liver offer substantial insights into supporting liver health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Resolved fatigue
16 people found this helpful
Taurine is vital for liver and bile duct function, converting T4 hormone into the active T3. Since I had issues with bile, I took 1000 mg of taurine at night on an empty stomach. Within a week, all my hypothyroidism symptoms vanished, allowing me to breathe easily and have more energy.
9
Enzyme normalisation
2 people found this helpful
I have been using Taurine for about six months as part of a liver tonic I take each morning. It has helped my liver enzymes return to normal, alongside weight loss and reducing harmful antibiotics. Dr. Sandra Cabot's books on the liver offer substantial insights into supporting liver health.
7.5
Improved digestion
6 people found this helpful
Taurine is helpful for digestion. After several months of use, my digestion has improved, and feelings of heaviness after meals have vanished. Mixing everything is no longer an issue, and my stool is regular. Taking it in powder form is economical, with a slightly sour taste, and it dissolves well in water. It's beneficial for bile production and overall body condition.
9
Improved quality of life
21 people found this helpful
Before my 17-year-old dog passed away, she started experiencing seizures and losing bladder control due to fluid in her lungs. I gave her taurine in large doses, which effectively removed the excess fluid and stopped her seizures. The powder made it easy to administer the right dosage. Taurine extended my dog's life for a couple more months, allowing her to pass peacefully and happily. I highly recommend taurine for pets with heart issues, fluid retention, or seizures.
6
Effective liver support
4 people found this helpful
Liver Support: We use it in our comprehensive liver support alongside other choleretic agents, and it has proven effective.
4
Reduced heart failure
11 people found this helpful
After eight weeks of using taurine alongside other supplements, I've experienced a significant reduction in heart failure and arrhythmia symptoms. It has positively impacted my heart health, particularly after discontinuing beta-blockers due to liver side effects.
9
Aids bile flow
6 people found this helpful
Excellent! My bile flow has greatly improved. This supplement is convenient as there's no need for extra capsules. I consume half a spoon (1000 mg) mixed with water and Glycine on an empty stomach. Liver detoxification has normalised my gastrointestinal tract.
9
Fatty liver reversal
2 people found this helpful
Taurine, at 9 grams daily, can reverse fatty liver, which is of enormous significance.
8
We explored taurine's role in managing liver fibrosis by focusing on its effects on activated hepatic stellate cells (aHSCs). In our study, aHSCs were subjected to different treatments, including taurine in various doses alongside a growth factor.
We found that taurine significantly reduced aHSC viability, suggesting it might help disrupt the harmful cycle of liver tissue damage. The mechanisms involved included inhibiting autophagy and enhancing processes like ferroptosis, essentially helping to clear out these activated cells.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a therapeutic avenue for liver fibrosis through these actions.
We found that taurine significantly reduced aHSC viability, suggesting it might help disrupt the harmful cycle of liver tissue damage. The mechanisms involved included inhibiting autophagy and enhancing processes like ferroptosis, essentially helping to clear out these activated cells.
Overall, taurine shows promise as a therapeutic avenue for liver fibrosis through these actions.
9
Taurine aids nonalcoholic fatty liver
We explored how taurine can help alleviate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using an aged laying hen model. Our findings showed that a small amount of taurine was effective in reducing fat buildup and liver injury.
By analyzing liver tissues and biochemical markers, we found that taurine boosts fat breakdown and helps transport lipids, while also lowering oxidative stress in the liver. The study identified various metabolites linked to NAFLD, which taurine helps regulate, setting the stage for its potential use in treating liver disease in both humans and birds.
By analyzing liver tissues and biochemical markers, we found that taurine boosts fat breakdown and helps transport lipids, while also lowering oxidative stress in the liver. The study identified various metabolites linked to NAFLD, which taurine helps regulate, setting the stage for its potential use in treating liver disease in both humans and birds.
References
- Li S, Ren QJ, Xie CH, Cui Y, Xu LT, et al. Taurine attenuates activation of hepatic stellate cells by inhibiting autophagy and inducing ferroptosis. World J Gastroenterol. 2024;30:2143. 10.3748/wjg.v30.i15.2143
- Yu Z, Cheng M, Luo S, Wei J, Song T, et al. Comparative Lipidomics and Metabolomics Reveal the Underlying Mechanisms of Taurine in the Alleviation of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Using the Aged Laying Hen Model. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2023;67:e2200525. 10.1002/mnfr.202200525
- Rahman ANA, Mohamed AA, Dahran N, Farag MFM, Alqahtani LS, et al. Appraisal of sub-chronic exposure to lambada-cyhalothrin and/or methomyl on the behavior and hepato-renal functioning in Oreochromis niloticus: Supportive role of taurine-supplemented feed. Aquat Toxicol. 2022;250:106257. 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106257
- Zhang Y, Wei Z, Yang M, Liu D, Pan M, et al. Dietary taurine modulates hepatic oxidative status, ER stress and inflammation in juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) fed high carbohydrate diets. Fish Shellfish Immunol. 2021;109:1. 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.11.029
- Li S, Wei BK, Wang J, Dong G, Wang X. Taurine Supplementation Ameliorates Arsenic-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Mouse. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2019;1155:463. 10.1007/978-981-13-8023-5_43
