ReviewNutrients2023
Functional Role of Taurine in Aging and Cardiovascular Health: An Updated Overview.
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- A randomized controlled trial of L-taurine for fatigue in decompensated cirrhosis.Hepatology communications · 2026Trial
- Different metabolic pathways associated with total cortisol exposure and the cortisol time profile: a randomized crossover trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Taurine, Sirtuin-1 and TNF- α levels in different aged adults with periodontitis: a pilot study.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- In Vivo Measurement of Taurine With Optimized Double-Quantum Filtering Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.Magnetic resonance in medicine · 2026Article
- Multimodal atlas of single neuron metabolic electrophysiological coupling uncovers circadian rewiring.iScience · 2026Article
- Metabolic Profiling Reveals Organ-Specific Molecular Pathologies and Aging-Associated Biomarkers in Progeroid Laminopathy.Smart medicine · 2026Article
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- Associations of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and yogurt supplements with oxidative balance scores and all-cause and cardiovascular mortalities in neuropsychiatric disorders.American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice · 2026Article
- Protocatechuic Acid Alleviates D-Gal-Induced Renal Senescence and Injury in Mice by Regulating Taurine Metabolism.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Metabolomic signatures of extreme old age: findings from the New England Centenarian Study.GeroScience · 2026Article
- Taurine attenuatesmSystems · 2026Article
- Composite Probiotic Fermented Feed Enhances Growth Performance and Intestinal Health in Weaned Piglets by Modulating the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Cognitive Effects of Taurine and Related Sulphur-Containing Amino Acids: A Systematic Review of Human Trials and Considerations for Plant-Based Dietary Transitions.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Taurine Alleviates Sepsis-Induced Myocardial Injury by Inhibiting NF-κB Pathway-Mediated Inflammation, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Apoptosis.Cardiovascular toxicology · 2026Article
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- Longitudinal Evidence of Sustained Taurine Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Subtyping and risk model construction based on taurine metabolism-related genes for predicting prognosis and immune response in lung adenocarcinoma.Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) · 2026Article
- High-dose taurine supplementation exacerbates alcohol-associated liver disease by inducing gut microbiota dysbiosis and bile acid dysregulation in mice.eGastroenterology · 2026Article
- Protective effect of taurine on skin aging caused by deficiency of B cell-specific Moloney MLV insertion site-1.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Beyond weight loss, cognitive health, and glycemic control: taurine supplementation as a reprogrammer of adipose tissue plasticity, physical performance, metabolic flexibility, neuroinflammaging, and cardiac remodeling in obesity, aging, and diabetes.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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Abstract
Taurine, a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid, has attracted significant attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. Found in various foods and often used in energy drinks and supplements, taurine has been studied extensively to understand its impact on human physiology. Determining its exact functional roles represents a complex and multifaceted topic. We provide an overview of the scientific literature and present an analysis of the effects of taurine on various aspects of human health, focusing on aging and cardiovascular pathophysiology, but also including athletic performance, metabolic regulation, and neurological function. Additionally, our report summarizes the current recommendations for taurine intake and addresses potential safety concerns. Evidence from both human and animal studies indicates that taurine may have beneficial cardiovascular effects, including blood pressure regulation, improved cardiac fitness, and enhanced vascular health. Its mechanisms of action and antioxidant properties make it also an intriguing candidate for potential anti-aging strategies.
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