Supplement
Taurine
An amino acid some people use to support steady heart rhythm and healthy blood pressure.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 60/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in meat, fish, and dairy, and available as a supplement.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May support healthy heart rhythm
- Widely available and generally well tolerated
- Naturally found in many foods
🥄 How to use it
Take up to 6 grams daily, divided into two or three doses with food, or as directed on the product label. Discuss with your doctor if you have a diagnosed heart condition.
How much: Up to 6 g daily, divided doses; or as directed on the product label.
Why it works: Taurine may help calm overexcited nerve signals to the heart and support the heart muscle's pumping action, and has been studied for modest blood-pressure-lowering effects.
⚠️ Cautions
- Consult your doctor before combining with heart or blood pressure medications, as taurine may enhance their effects.
- Anyone with a diagnosed heart condition should use this only alongside, not instead of, medical care.
- Consult your doctor before combining with heart or blood pressure medications.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
Be encouraged: the same hands that made you are able to restore you. Rest in that hope.
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