Taurine
Taurine is an amino acid-like compound and a component of bile acids, which are used to help absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Taurine also helps regulate the heart beat, maintain cell membrane stability, and prevent brain cell over-activity.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
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Congestive Heart Failure | 2 grams three times per day with a doctor's supervision |  [3 stars] Taurine, an amino acid, helps increase the force and effectiveness of heart muscle contractions. |
Hypertension | 1–6 grams per day | [3 stars] Taurine supplementation has been found to result in small reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressures. |
Anemia and Iron Deficiency | 1,000 mg daily at a different time from an additional iron supplement |  [2 stars] Taurine has been shown, in a double-blind study, to improve the response to iron therapy in young women with iron-deficiency anemia.
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Cystic Fibrosis | 30 mg per 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of body weight daily | [2 stars] Taurine is an amino acid and a component of bile acids, which are important for proper fat digestion. Supplementing with taurine may help improve fat digestion. |
Iron-Deficiency Anemia | 1,000 mg daily | [2 stars] Taurine has been shown to improve the response to iron therapy in young women with iron-deficiency anemia. |
Pre- and Post-Surgery Health | Take at least 1.5 grams daily before and after surgery | [2 stars] Taurine is an amino acid that appears to have an important role in immune cell functions. Supplementing with it may reduce inflammation. |
Type 1 Diabetes | 500 mg three times daily | [2 stars] Supplementing with taurine has been found to improve blood vessel function in people with type 1 diabetes. |
Cardiomyopathy | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Taurine has been shown in preliminary studies to be beneficial for cardiomyopathy. |
Epilepsy | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Taurine, an amino acid that is thought to play a role in the brain’s electrical activity, appears to temporarily reduce epileptic seizures in some people. |
Type 2 Diabetes | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Supplementing with taurine may affect insulin secretion and action and may help some people with type 2 diabetes. |
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