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2Corrective

Taurine

The body makes it; supplementation is corrective in restricted diets.

TrustedSupp Tier System™ · Tier 2Take until levels correct
Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

Evidence strength

38/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: blood pressure and glucose markers in small trials.

This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.

How long to take it

Not established. Often taken ongoing without clear justification.

Who it's actually for

Vegans and people with specific cardiac or metabolic conditions.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; 1–3 g daily in trials
Well tolerated in studies up to 3 g daily.
No source or citation attached yet.

Interactions to know about

Other supplements:

Run your full list through the interaction check.

Practical notes

  • Energy drinks contain it, but the caffeine is doing the work you notice.
  • Recent ageing research is interesting but preliminary.