Meta Information

ID:taurine

Name:Taurine

Schema Version:1.5

Title

Taurine

Alternate Names

• 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
• L-Taurine

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

5

High Cost:

20

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Widely available and inexpensive bulk powder or capsule supplement.

Summary

Taurine is a semi-essential amino acid whose levels decline significantly with age. Landmark animal studies show that restoring taurine to youthful levels extends lifespan and healthspan by mitigating key aging hallmarks like cellular senescence, mitochondrial dysfunction, and DNA damage. While human observational data links higher taurine levels to better health, intervention trials confirming these longevity benefits in humans are still needed.

Purpose

An amino acid that may combat aging drivers like mitochondrial dysfunction.

Card Summary

A semi-essential amino acid that declines with age; animal studies suggest it reverses key aging hallmarks.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

Empty Array

Impact

Score:

5.8

Justification:

Exceptional animal data for lifespan/healthspan, but human longevity trials are lacking.

Evidence

Grade:

C

Score:

5.5

Justification:

Robust animal and primate data, but lacks human RCTs for longevity endpoints.

Safety

Score:

3

Justification:

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) with a high upper tolerable intake level.

Flags

• The dramatic lifespan effects seen in animals have not yet been confirmed in humans.
• May have an additive effect with blood pressure-lowering medications.
• Individuals with bipolar disorder should consult a doctor due to potential lithium interactions.

Verdict

Promising based on animal data; a low-cost, high-safety experimental intervention.

Created

2026-04-23T21:19:51.129938Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

oral

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Taurine is a semi-essential amino acid whose levels decline significantly with age. Landmark animal studies show that restoring taurine to youthful levels extends lifespan and healthspan by mitigating...

Typical Protocol

• Daily supplementation of 1.5 to 3 grams, often taken with a meal.
• Higher doses up to 6 grams daily have been used in some clinical studies.