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Taurine
A source-linked reference on Taurine, evidence, safety and product identity. Sources checked 6 September 2026.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
About this source check
AI-assisted editorial source checking covers the cited material and its stated limits. It is not a systematic review, verification of a supplied product, or clinical sign-off.
Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Ingredient and preparation
Taurine is an amino-sulfonic acid present in foods and in many energy or mixed products.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Evidence and limits
The cited review identified eight acute taurine RCTs in 244 healthy participants and found at most small, inconsistent cognitive changes. It cannot establish energy, cardiovascular, exercise-recovery or longevity outcomes.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Safety and a useful record
Look beyond taurine on the label: energy products may contain caffeine and other ingredients with their own safety context.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Record total taurine, caffeine and other active ingredients, plus the outcome and timing observed.
Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Published sources
- Cognitive Effects of Taurine and Related Sulphur-Containing Amino Acids: A Systematic Review of Human Trials and Considerations for Plant-Based Dietary Transitions
National Library of Medicine, PubMed. Published 2026; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Eight acute taurine RCTs totaling 244 healthy participants found at most small, inconsistent cognitive changes.
- Safe Use of Complementary Health Products and Practices
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Current NCCIH reference; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: General safety, interaction and contamination context. It does not establish ingredient-specific benefit.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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