Taurine 1000

Taurine Supplements

Taurine can be taken in supplement form.  Studies have revealed that people respond well to taking such supplements, including high doses and over a prolonged period. The recommended daily dosage of Taurine ranges between 500 and 3,000mg per day.  No adverse side effects were recorded.

Nevertheless, as with any form of supplements to a healthy diet, it is always good practice to consult your GP or a registered dietician before taking them.

When to Take Taurine for Enhanced Athletic Performance

Taurine is most effective at boosting performance when taken anywhere from 1 – 3 hours before an athletic event. It should also be supplemented after a meal.

Noticeable Benefits of Taurine 

Taurine possesses antioxidant properties, helping it to protect the body’s organs from oxidative stress. This is when the free radicals and antioxidants are out of balance within the body and cause damage to the body’s tissues which leads to more serious illnesses over time.

It’s also favoured by people engaged in sports and exercise to enhance performance who trust it to:

Increase the oxygen uptake by the body.

To, in turn, increase the time taken before fatigue sets in.

Improve recovery time.

Improve power and strength.

Reduce the damage to muscles.

Could increase fat burning during exercise as a result of fueling the body better for improved performance.

Two separate studies undertaken in 2013, among healthy adults who exercised to a high level, revealed clear benefits.  At the University of Stirling, trained runners who took a 1000mg supplement of Taurine ‘significantly improved’ the time it took them to run 3 kilometres.

Meanwhile, a study in Brazil also recorded enhanced performance after taking a regular Taurine supplement as well as a reduction in the amount of muscle damage after strenuous exercise.