Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 21 Researches
8
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 9 Reviews
8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Taurine (Free-Form)
1 g (1,000 mg)
*
Top Medical Research Studies
9
We explored how taurine can protect heart tissue during and after ischemia. In our study with isolated rat hearts, we compared three different treatment timings: no treatment, taurine before ischemia, and taurine right after.
The results showed that giving taurine after ischemia led to a remarkable improvement in heart function and less damage compared to both the control and pre-treatment groups. This suggests that taurine can be beneficial in minimizing heart injury, especially when administered immediately after blood flow is restored.
The results showed that giving taurine after ischemia led to a remarkable improvement in heart function and less damage compared to both the control and pre-treatment groups. This suggests that taurine can be beneficial in minimizing heart injury, especially when administered immediately after blood flow is restored.
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9
We explored how taurine supplementation affects heart disease, particularly in the context of iron overload. Our study found that giving taurine to mice with excess iron led to a 45% increase in taurine levels in the heart.
This resulted in lower mortality and improved heart function, heart rate, and blood pressure. Additionally, we saw less damage to heart tissue and reduced oxidative stress. Overall, taurine might be a helpful dietary supplement for tackling heart issues related to iron overload.
This resulted in lower mortality and improved heart function, heart rate, and blood pressure. Additionally, we saw less damage to heart tissue and reduced oxidative stress. Overall, taurine might be a helpful dietary supplement for tackling heart issues related to iron overload.
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9
Taurine mitigates heart disease effects
We investigated taurine's impact on heart disease through long-term treatment in hamsters with hereditary cardiomyopathy.
Our study revealed that a 122-day taurine treatment significantly reduced heart hypertrophy and early death in both male and female hamsters.
Interestingly, previous short-term treatments seemed to show a sex difference, but we determined this was due to more severe heart issues in females, not actual sex dependency.
Overall, we recommend long-term taurine therapies to effectively prevent heart remodeling and premature mortality in this condition.
Our study revealed that a 122-day taurine treatment significantly reduced heart hypertrophy and early death in both male and female hamsters.
Interestingly, previous short-term treatments seemed to show a sex difference, but we determined this was due to more severe heart issues in females, not actual sex dependency.
Overall, we recommend long-term taurine therapies to effectively prevent heart remodeling and premature mortality in this condition.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Daily necessity
Good for the heart. My partner, who has heart disease, takes this medicine and feels well; he cannot live without it. I carry it with me in small packets daily.
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7.5
Improved health
Excellent! I took a capsule a day with my mother. I noticed she began to choke less often while walking; she has coronary heart disease. I felt that my overall health improved, and I had more strength and energy!
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8
Positive recovery
Taurine positively affects the cardiovascular system and is crucial for successful recovery from heart disease.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 21 Researches
8
- All Researches
9
Triple nutrient treatment aids heart health
We explored how a combination of nutrients—L-carnitine, taurine, and coenzyme Q(10)—impacts heart health after a heart attack in rats. Our study showed that this triple nutrient supplementation significantly enhanced survival rates and improved cardiac function compared to a placebo.
Specifically, we found that the supplementation reduced heart damage and normalized metabolic gene expression, unlike the effects of carnitine alone. While both treatments offered some benefits, the combination proved more effective, pointing to its potential in heart disease management.
Specifically, we found that the supplementation reduced heart damage and normalized metabolic gene expression, unlike the effects of carnitine alone. While both treatments offered some benefits, the combination proved more effective, pointing to its potential in heart disease management.
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9
We explored how taurine can protect heart tissue during and after ischemia. In our study with isolated rat hearts, we compared three different treatment timings: no treatment, taurine before ischemia, and taurine right after.
The results showed that giving taurine after ischemia led to a remarkable improvement in heart function and less damage compared to both the control and pre-treatment groups. This suggests that taurine can be beneficial in minimizing heart injury, especially when administered immediately after blood flow is restored.
The results showed that giving taurine after ischemia led to a remarkable improvement in heart function and less damage compared to both the control and pre-treatment groups. This suggests that taurine can be beneficial in minimizing heart injury, especially when administered immediately after blood flow is restored.
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9
We explored how taurine supplementation affects heart disease, particularly in the context of iron overload. Our study found that giving taurine to mice with excess iron led to a 45% increase in taurine levels in the heart.
This resulted in lower mortality and improved heart function, heart rate, and blood pressure. Additionally, we saw less damage to heart tissue and reduced oxidative stress. Overall, taurine might be a helpful dietary supplement for tackling heart issues related to iron overload.
This resulted in lower mortality and improved heart function, heart rate, and blood pressure. Additionally, we saw less damage to heart tissue and reduced oxidative stress. Overall, taurine might be a helpful dietary supplement for tackling heart issues related to iron overload.
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9
Taurine shows limited cardiac benefit
We explored how taurine (Tau) and enzymatically modified isoquercitrin (EMIQ) may protect the heart from damage caused by methotrexate (MTX), a common cancer treatment. In our study with adult male rats, we divided them into different groups to assess various treatments against MTX-induced heart issues.
Although MTX disrupted heart function and increased heart rhythm problems, we observed that both Tau and EMIQ helped maintain heart conductivity and rhythm. The combination of these treatments provided the best results, but individually, they did not show sufficient benefits to combat MTX’s negative effects on heart health alone.
Although MTX disrupted heart function and increased heart rhythm problems, we observed that both Tau and EMIQ helped maintain heart conductivity and rhythm. The combination of these treatments provided the best results, but individually, they did not show sufficient benefits to combat MTX’s negative effects on heart health alone.
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We explored the connection between plasma taurine levels and symptoms in individuals experiencing post-COVID condition (PCC). Our analysis included 117 patients during their COVID-19 hospitalization and six months later, comparing results to healthy controls.
Higher taurine levels were linked to reduced PCC symptoms and fewer adverse events. Importantly, those with rising taurine levels during recovery showed a significant decrease in negative clinical outcomes.
These findings suggest that taurine could be an important marker and potential treatment avenue worth investigating further in larger clinical trials.
Higher taurine levels were linked to reduced PCC symptoms and fewer adverse events. Importantly, those with rising taurine levels during recovery showed a significant decrease in negative clinical outcomes.
These findings suggest that taurine could be an important marker and potential treatment avenue worth investigating further in larger clinical trials.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 9 Reviews
8
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Daily necessity
Good for the heart. My partner, who has heart disease, takes this medicine and feels well; he cannot live without it. I carry it with me in small packets daily.
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7.5
Improved health
Excellent! I took a capsule a day with my mother. I noticed she began to choke less often while walking; she has coronary heart disease. I felt that my overall health improved, and I had more strength and energy!
Read More
8
Positive recovery
Taurine positively affects the cardiovascular system and is crucial for successful recovery from heart disease.
Read More
7.5
Heart function
Taurine helps regulate blood pressure, improves heart function, and reduces the risk of heart disease. It combats fatigue, especially under stress or increased exertion, protects cells from oxidative stress, and supports immunity and ageing.
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7.5
Cardiovascular health
Taurine has been studied for its positive effects on cardiovascular and liver health. It regulates blood pressure by promoting blood vessel dilation, enhancing blood flow, and reducing hypertension risk. It supports proper heart muscle function and may protect against heart disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
7.5
Improved health
Excellent! I took a capsule a day with my mother. I noticed she began to choke less often while walking; she has coronary heart disease. I felt that my overall health improved, and I had more strength and energy!
7.5
Increases performance
Taurine is vital for combating fatigue and heart disease. I've noticed significant effects; I feel more vigorous and my performance has improved dramatically.
7.5
Cardiovascular health
Taurine has been studied for its positive effects on cardiovascular and liver health. It regulates blood pressure by promoting blood vessel dilation, enhancing blood flow, and reducing hypertension risk. It supports proper heart muscle function and may protect against heart disease.
7.5
Heart function
Taurine helps regulate blood pressure, improves heart function, and reduces the risk of heart disease. It combats fatigue, especially under stress or increased exertion, protects cells from oxidative stress, and supports immunity and ageing.
9
Daily necessity
Good for the heart. My partner, who has heart disease, takes this medicine and feels well; he cannot live without it. I carry it with me in small packets daily.
9
We explored how taurine can protect heart tissue during and after ischemia. In our study with isolated rat hearts, we compared three different treatment timings: no treatment, taurine before ischemia, and taurine right after.
The results showed that giving taurine after ischemia led to a remarkable improvement in heart function and less damage compared to both the control and pre-treatment groups. This suggests that taurine can be beneficial in minimizing heart injury, especially when administered immediately after blood flow is restored.
The results showed that giving taurine after ischemia led to a remarkable improvement in heart function and less damage compared to both the control and pre-treatment groups. This suggests that taurine can be beneficial in minimizing heart injury, especially when administered immediately after blood flow is restored.
8
We examined the effects of taurine on heart disease through a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. By analyzing data from various studies, we assessed how taurine influences key cardiovascular metrics like heart rate and blood pressure.
While the results indicated that taurine could help prevent hypertension and improve cardiac function, the findings were not universally consistent. Thus, incorporating taurine might be beneficial for those at risk of heart disease, but further research is essential for conclusive recommendations.
While the results indicated that taurine could help prevent hypertension and improve cardiac function, the findings were not universally consistent. Thus, incorporating taurine might be beneficial for those at risk of heart disease, but further research is essential for conclusive recommendations.
8
We investigated how a taurine-magnesium coordination compound (TMCC) affects torsades de pointes (TdP) in isolated guinea pig hearts.
The study involved perfusing guinea pig hearts with different concentrations of TMCC while inducing TdP using a specific potassium blocker.
We found that TMCC effectively reduced the incidence of TdP by stabilizing the heart's electrical activity, particularly by decreasing repolarization dispersion and QT interval instability.
This suggests TMCC could be a promising treatment for heart rhythm disorders.
The study involved perfusing guinea pig hearts with different concentrations of TMCC while inducing TdP using a specific potassium blocker.
We found that TMCC effectively reduced the incidence of TdP by stabilizing the heart's electrical activity, particularly by decreasing repolarization dispersion and QT interval instability.
This suggests TMCC could be a promising treatment for heart rhythm disorders.
References
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- Lou J, Wu H, Wang L, Zhao L, Li X, et al. Taurine-magnesium coordination compound, a potential anti-arrhythmic complex, improves aconitine-induced arrhythmias through regulation of multiple ion channels. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2018;356:182. doi:10.1016/j.taap.2018.08.008
- Li Y, Sun K, An MY, Pan YY, Sun T, et al. [Anti-arrhythmic effects of taurine-magnesium coordination compound on torsades de pointes]. Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi. 2018;34:106. doi:10.12047/j.cjap.5596.2018.026
- An MY, Sun K, Li Y, Pan YY, Yin YQ, et al. Therapeutic effects of a taurine-magnesium coordination compound on experimental models of type 2 short QT syndrome. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2018;39:382. doi:10.1038/aps.2017.86
- Briet F, Keith M, Leong-Poi H, Kadakia A, Aba-Alkhail K, et al. Triple nutrient supplementation improves survival, infarct size and cardiac function following myocardial infarction in rats. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2008;18:691. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2007.10.003
- Ueno T, Iguro Y, Yotsumoto G, Fukumoto Y, Nakamura K, et al. Taurine at early reperfusion significantly reduces myocardial damage and preserves cardiac function in the isolated rat heart. Resuscitation. 2007;73:287.
- Backus RC, Ko KS, Fascetti AJ, Kittleson MD, Macdonald KA, et al. Low plasma taurine concentration in Newfoundland dogs is associated with low plasma methionine and cyst(e)ine concentrations and low taurine synthesis. J Nutr. 2006;136:2525.
- Eby G, Halcomb WW. Elimination of cardiac arrhythmias using oral taurine with l-arginine with case histories: Hypothesis for nitric oxide stabilization of the sinus node. Med Hypotheses. 2006;67:1200.
- Oudit GY, Trivieri MG, Khaper N, Husain T, Wilson GJ, et al. Taurine supplementation reduces oxidative stress and improves cardiovascular function in an iron-overload murine model. Circulation. 2004;109:1877.
- Sole MJ, Jeejeebhoy KN. Conditioned nutritional requirements: therapeutic relevance to heart failure. Herz. 2002;27:174.
- Khnychenko LK, Bul'on VV, Sapronov NS. [Effect of the novel taurine derivative on various parameters of metabolism on experimental myocardial infarction]. Eksp Klin Farmakol. 2001;64:38.
- Tzang CC, Lin WC, Lin LH, Lin TY, Chang KV, et al. Insights into the cardiovascular benefits of taurine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr J. 2024;23:93. doi:10.1186/s12937-024-00995-5
- Mahmoud MM, El-Batran SA, Hegazy R, El-Sayed WM. Taurine and enzymatically modified isoquercitrin protected against methotrexate-induced deteriorations in the conductivity and rhythmicity of the heart in rats: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and histological architecture approach. J Appl Toxicol. 2024;44:1924. doi:10.1002/jat.4682
- Khoramjoo M, Wang K, Srinivasan K, Gheblawi M, Mandal R, et al. Plasma taurine level is linked to symptom burden and clinical outcomes in post-COVID condition. PLoS One. 2024;19:e0304522. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0304522
- Li Y, Gao YN, Zhu YB, Lu WF, Yu JY, et al. Taurocholic acid ameliorates hypertension through the activation of TGR5 in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus. Food Funct. 2024;15:5088. doi:10.1039/d4fo00808a
- Bkaily G, Simon Y, Abou Abdallah J, Ouertane C, Essalhi A, et al. Short Communication: Taurine Long-Term Treatment Prevents the Development of Cardiac Hypertrophy, and Premature Death in Hereditary Cardiomyopathy of the Hamster Is Sex-Independent. Nutrients. 2024;16. doi:10.3390/nu16070946
- Jacques D, Bkaily G. Taurine Prevents Angiotensin II-Induced Human Endocardial Endothelium Morphological Remodeling and the Increase in Cytosolic and Nuclear Calcium and ROS. Nutrients. 2024;16. doi:10.3390/nu16050745
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- Li C, Zhou Y, Niu Y, He W, Wang X, et al. Deficiency of Pdk1 drives heart failure by impairing taurine homeostasis through Slc6a6. FASEB J. 2023;37:e23134. doi:10.1096/fj.202300272R
- Brethel S, Locker S, Girens R, Rivera P, Meurs K, et al. The effect of taurine supplementation on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system of dogs with congestive heart failure. Sci Rep. 2023;13:10700. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-37978-1
- Razzaghi A, Choobineh S, Gaeini A, Soori R. Interaction of exercise training with taurine attenuates infarct size and cardiac dysfunction via Akt-Foxo3a-Caspase-8 signaling pathway. Amino Acids. 2023;55:869. doi:10.1007/s00726-023-03275-4
