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Taurine 500 mg

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Taurine 500 mg
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Score78
A large, economical supply of 500 mg taurine capsules. Added vitamin B6 reduces dosing flexibility for people who only want taurine.
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Quantity:300 Capsule(s) • (300 servings)
Goals:
Fitness
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Aging
Detoxification

Score 78

A large, economical supply of 500 mg taurine capsules. Added vitamin B6 reduces dosing flexibility for people who only want taurine.
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$24.99($0.08 per serving)
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Analysis

The capsule supplies 500 mg of taurine, a reasonable maintenance amount that can be doubled when a higher serving is desired. The large serving count is convenient for frequent use.

Vitamin B6 is included at 10 mg per capsule, which is not necessary for someone seeking isolated taurine. Taking multiple capsules also multiplies the B6 exposure, so the formula is less adaptable than a taurine-only product.

The low cost per active gram gives it good taurine-specific value. No purity grade, traceable source, or independent verification is provided for the taurine.

Who is it for
  • Frequent users seeking a large bottle
  • Adults who also want supplemental vitamin B6
Best for
  • Long-running maintenance routines
  • Value-focused capsule use

Pros

  • Large serving count
  • Good active-ingredient value
  • Clearly states taurine and vitamin B6 amounts

Cons

  • Not a single-ingredient formula
  • Higher taurine intake also raises vitamin B6 intake
  • No purity or testing details are supplied

Warnings

  • Each capsule contains 10 mg of vitamin B6, so using multiple capsules or combining it with other B6 supplements can meaningfully increase total intake.

Nutrient quality

75 High impact

The formula provides a modest taurine amount with a conventional vitamin cofactor. Its focused design is reasonable, though the pyridoxine form and long-term need deserve consideration.

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Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Both active amounts are clear and no blend obscures them. The serving can be inferred, but intake guidance, excipients, and taurine-grade details are absent.

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Customer satisfaction

63 Moderate impact

The average rating is very strong and the limited rating count leaves some uncertainty. Detailed feedback is absent, so recurring problems and purpose fit cannot be confirmed.

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Value for money

89 Highest impact

The simple formula and large package support its relative cost. The long supply provides strong serving value.

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Goals

Fitness
Fitness
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality

Taurine offers a focused route to cellular hydration and muscular function, with vitamin B6 as a minor cofactor. The ingredients are clearly disclosed and easy to assess.

The taurine amount is below many studied performance intakes, while vitamin B6 does little to expand training-pathway coverage. The concise formula remains coherent but provides only modest fitness depth.

Study evidence
Taurine Supportive 21 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Taurine · 500 mg

Taurine provides relevant antioxidant and cytokine-signaling support at a useful maintenance amount. The simple capsule keeps the purpose clear, although source and purity details are missing.

Coverage is focused rather than broad, with little support beyond taurine. It may suit someone seeking a lean antioxidant formula more than a comprehensive inflammation blend.

Study evidence
Taurine Supportive 12 studies
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Taurine · 500 mg

Taurine supports mitochondrial function, cellular hydration, and antioxidant defenses, making it relevant to healthy-aging research. Direct human evidence for healthspan extension remains preliminary compared with the promising animal findings.

The 500 mg amount suits general maintenance but falls below many focused supplemental protocols. Exact amounts are clear, while taurine grade, source, and independent purity verification are not disclosed.

Study evidence
Taurine Supportive 3 studies
Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 10 mgTaurine · 500 mg

Taurine provides focused support for bile formation and the removal of fat-soluble compounds. Vitamin B6 also contributes to pathways involved in glutathione production.

The taurine amount is suited to general daily support rather than a high-intensity protocol. Plain form labeling and the narrow pathway coverage limit confidence beyond that role.

Study evidence
Taurine Supportive 2 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC Strength of SupportD- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 10 mgTaurine · 500 mg

Taurine supports cardiac muscle function, vascular tone, and electrolyte handling, while vitamin B6 serves as a metabolic cofactor. The focused formula does not cover lipids, nitric oxide, or broader antioxidant protection.

The 500 mg taurine amount is useful for basic support but below common gram-level targeted servings. Clear labeling and a simple capsule design make the product easy to assess.

Study evidence
Taurine Supportive 24 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 10 mg
Taurine
500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Taurine · 500 mg OverallScore67
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The clearly stated single-capsule amount fits the general-maintenance tier. No purity grade, traceable source, or independent certification is supplied, though the disclosed formula is simple and free of flagged additives. Its low cost per gram gives good taurine-specific value among capsule products.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Taurine supplementation reduces myeloperoxidase and matrix-metalloproteinase-9 levels and improves the effects of exercise in cognition and physical fitness in older women.
    Chupel MU; Minuzzi LG; Furtado GE; Santos ML; Ferreira JP; Filaire E; Teixeira AM · Amino acids · 2021
    Randomized trial48 participantsAnti-Aging forTaurine
  2. Taurine as a possible antiaging therapy: A controlled clinical trial on taurine antioxidant activity in women ages 55 to 70.
    Abud GF; De Carvalho FG; Batitucci G; Travieso SG; Bueno Junior CR; Barbosa Junior F; Marchini JS; de Freitas EC · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2022
    Randomized trial24 participantsAnti-Aging forTaurine
  3. Association of taurine intake with changes in physical fitness among community-dwelling middle-aged and older Japanese adults: an 8-year longitudinal study.
    Domoto T; Kise K; Oyama Y; Furuya K; Kato Y; Nishita Y; Kozakai R; Otsuka R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort studyAnti-Aging forTaurine
  4. Oxidative stress and inflammation in obesity after taurine supplementation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Rosa FT; Freitas EC; Deminice R; Jordão AA; Marchini JS · European journal of nutrition · 2015
    Randomized trial24 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forTaurine
  5. Effect of taurine supplementation on preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in pediatrics under mechanical ventilation, a randomized controlled double-blind clinical trial.
    Shirzad-Yazdi N; Shorafa E; Abootalebi SN; Heidari R; Hojabri K; Doostfatemeh M; Masjedi F; Vazin A; Shafiekhani M · Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025
    Randomized trial77 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forTaurine
  6. Effect of taurine in muscle damage markers and inflammatory cytokines in running exercise.
    Wang Y; Xu T; Zhao H; Gu C; Li Z · Frontiers in physiology · 2022
    Non-randomized trial10 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forTaurine
  7. Exercise and taurine in inflammation, cognition, and peripheral markers of blood-brain barrier integrity in older women.
    Chupel MU; Minuzzi LG; Furtado G; Santos ML; Hogervorst E; Filaire E; Teixeira AM · Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme · 2018
    Randomized trial48 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forTaurine
  8. Taurine supplementation has anti-atherogenic and anti-inflammatory effects before and after incremental exercise in heart failure.
    Ahmadian M; Roshan VD; Aslani E; Stannard SR · Therapeutic advances in cardiovascular disease · 2017
    Randomized trialAnti-Inflammatory Support forTaurine
  9. Taurine Supplementation Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Vascular Function in Prehypertension: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Sun Q; Wang B; Li Y; Sun F; Li P; Xia W; Zhou X; Li Q; Wang X; Chen J; Zeng X; Zhao Z; He H; Liu D; Zhu Z · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsCardiovascular Support forTaurine
  10. Taurine ameliorates blood pressure and vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Li Y; Wang Q; Liu Y; Li Q; Xia W; Lin S; Yang Q; Scholze A; Zhao Z; He H; Zhang H; Yan Z; Tepel M; Mu H; Zhu Z; Liu D · iScience · 2025
    Randomized trial165 participantsCardiovascular Support forTaurine
  11. Taurine reduces the risk for metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Tzang CC; Chi LY; Lin LH; Lin TY; Chang KV; Wu WT; Özçakar L · Nutrition & diabetes · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,024 participants25 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forTaurine
  12. Effects of Oral Taurine Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.
    Nie Z; Liu Y; Zhang M; Wu C; Cao Q; Xu J; Zheng Y; Min Z; Zhang W; Han S · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis34 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forTaurine
  13. The effects of taurine supplementation on glycemic control and serum lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Maleki V; Alizadeh M; Esmaeili F; Mahdavi R · Amino acids · 2021
    Randomized trial45 participantsCardiovascular Support forTaurine
  14. Association between serum pyridoxal 5'-phosphate levels and all-cause, cardiovascular mortality, and cardiovascular disease in adults: a population-based cohort study.
    Xuan C; Liu RH; Zhao C; Li J; Zhou TT; Tian QW; He GW · Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2024
    Cohort studyCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  15. Folate and vitamin B6 rapidly normalize endothelial dysfunction in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
    MacKenzie KE; Wiltshire EJ; Gent R; Hirte C; Piotto L; Couper JJ · Pediatrics · 2006
    Randomized trial124 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  16. Pyridoxine improves endothelial function in cardiac transplant recipients.
    Miner SE; Cole DE; Evrovski J; Forrest Q; Hutchison S; Holmes K; Ross HJ · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2001
    Randomized trial31 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  17. Folate and vitamin B6 from diet and supplements in relation to risk of coronary heart disease among women.
    Rimm EB; Willett WC; Hu FB; Sampson L; Colditz GA; Manson JE; Hennekens C; Stampfer MJ · JAMA · 1998
    Cohort study80,082 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  18. Efficacy and safety of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (MC-1) in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the MEND-CABG II randomized clinical trial.
    MEND-CABG II Investigators; Alexander JH; Emery RW; Carrier M; Ellis SJ; Mehta RH; Hasselblad V; Menasche P; Khalil A; Cote R; Bennett-Guerrero E; Mack MJ; Schuler G; Harrington RA; Tardif JC · JAMA · 2008
    Randomized trial3,023 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  19. Dietary amino acid taurine ameliorates liver injury in chronic hepatitis patients.
    Hu YH; Lin CL; Huang YW; Liu PE; Hwang DF · Amino acids · 2008
    Non-randomized trial24 participantsDetoxification forTaurine
  20. Taurine status and response to intravenous taurine supplementation in adults with short-bowel syndrome undergoing long-term parenteral nutrition: a pilot study.
    Schneider SM; Joly F; Gehrardt MF; Badran AM; Myara A; Thuillier F; Coudray-Lucas C; Cynober L; Trivin F; Messing B · The British journal of nutrition · 2006
    Single-arm trial32 participantsDetoxification forTaurine
  21. Taurine supplementation enhances anaerobic power in elite speed skaters: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Buzdağlı Y; Eyipınar CD; Öget F; Şıktar E; Forbes SC; Tekin A · Biology of sport · 2023
    Randomized trial30 participantsFitness forTaurine
  22. The effect of acute taurine ingestion on 3-km running performance in trained middle-distance runners.
    Balshaw TG; Bampouras TM; Barry TJ; Sparks SA · Amino acids · 2013
    Randomized trial8 participantsFitness forTaurine
  23. Effects of different doses of taurine supplementation on repeated-sprint performance after exhaustive exercise in a high temperature and humidity environment.
    Cheng X; Lin Y; Li Z · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial16 participantsFitness forTaurine
  24. Oral taurine improves critical power and severe-intensity exercise tolerance.
    Waldron M; Patterson SD; Jeffries O · Amino acids · 2020
    Randomized trial12 participantsFitness forTaurine
  25. Acute taurine supplementation enhances thermoregulation and endurance cycling performance in the heat.
    Page LK; Jeffries O; Waldron M · European journal of sport science · 2019
    Randomized trial11 participantsFitness forTaurine