Taurine
Conditionally essential amino acid with emerging longevity evidence. The 2023 Science paper showed taurine decline correlates with aging across species.
Evidence by Outcome
Longevity (animal)
10-12% lifespan increase in mice (Science 2023)
Exercise Performance
Improved time to exhaustion at 1-6g/day
Cardiovascular
Blood pressure reduction, improved endothelial function
Longevity (human)
No human longevity trials yet
Dosing Guide
1-3g/day
Any time, often pre-workout
The Science 2023 paper used ~1000mg/kg/day in mice. Human-equivalent unclear. 1-3g/day is reasonable extrapolation.
Safety Profile
Possible Side Effects
- • Generally none at recommended doses
Contraindications
- ⚠ None established
Known Interactions
Both target aging pathways — NMN via NAD+ restoration, taurine via mitochondrial function. No negative interactions known.
Source: Singh et al., Science 2023; Yoshino et al., Science 2021
Taurine enhances magnesium transport into cells. Magnesium taurate combines both in one molecule.
Source: Biol Trace Elem Res, 2018
Classic energy drink combination. Taurine may attenuate caffeine's cardiovascular effects while preserving cognitive benefits.
Source: Amino Acids, 2014