Taurine
Aliases: Taurine
Last verified: 2026-09-23
The short version
An aminosulfonic acid — a 2023 Columbia study (Science): lifespan extension in mice/monkeys with age-related decline in levels; drove a surge of longevity research interest. Status: in clinical trials. Legal supplement.
Identity & type
- Molecular type
- mali molekul
- Origin
- An aminosulfonic acid — a 2023 Columbia study (Science): lifespan extension in mice/monkeys with age-related decline in levels; drove a surge of longevity research interest.
Mechanism of action
Osmoregulation, calcium modulation, antioxidant, mitochondrial stability.
Dosing & routes
Official / clinical context
No approved official document exists for Taurine. Any protocols mentioned are to be read as information, not as a recommendation.
Regulator-approved labeling and published study designs — never a recommendation.
Community-reported practice
1–6 g/day (trials 1–3 g). One of the best-accepted supplements: fewer cramps, better endurance, calmer cardiovascular response; cheap and safe.
Unverified self-reports. Not medical advice. Not endorsement.
Expected effects (community)
One of the best-accepted supplements: fewer cramps, better endurance, calmer cardiovascular response; cheap and safe.
Protocol — official vs community
Official / label
Supplement. Trials used 1–3 g daily (longevity-association data from the 2023 Science paper; RCTs in metabolic endpoints).
- 011–3 g daily
Duration: Continuous.
The animal data (life extension across species) plus human association data make it a longevity-stack staple.
Community (anecdotal)
1–3 g oral daily, morning or around training.
- Cycle:
- Continuous.
- Break:
- None.
Energy-drink demonization aside, taurine is one of the best-tolerated compounds in the codex.
Human evidence
Science 2023 preclinical + epidemiology; human RCTs ongoing.
Preclinical evidence
Preclinical literature preceded the clinical trials; details vary by compound.
Known risks
- Excellent tolerability.characterized
Teal: characterized in clinical/labeling contexts. Amber: theoretical or reported outside controlled settings.
Unknowns & evidence gaps
- Long-term safety in off-label use
Frequently asked questions
References
Systematic references are being expanded; verify sources directly before any decision.