Thoughts on taurine for longevity and healthspan?

Posted by optimizer_jenna in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 3 points, 3 comments.

I have been reading a lot lately about taurine and how levels of it in our blood seem to decline as we get older. I actually found a mention of a 2023 study that suggested supplementation could extend healthspan in different species, which sounded quite interesting to me. Tbh, I am a bit skeptical because I always thought of it as just something for energy drinks or athletes, but the longevity angle seems much more significant.

Since I am quite new to these types of protocols, I am trying to understand how people actually use it. I see various ranges mentioned online, like 1 to 6 grams per day, but I am not sure about the best way to cycle it or if it should be taken at a specific time. Does anyone here have experience with taking it for long-term health rather than just for exercise? I am also curious if you have noticed any changes in your energy or general well-being since you started. I want to be careful with my gut, so I am also wondering if high doses caused any GI issues for you. Thanks for any help!

Comments

• recovery_nina: I saw that same study and it was pretty interesting. I used to think taurine was just for gym rats too. For me, taking it didnt really change my energy levels or anything like that, so i wonder if the longevity benefits are more subtle. I have tried around 2 grams a day and didnt have any issues with my stomach, but i have heard some people get a bit of a rumbly gut if they go too high too fast. If youre planning on doing higher doses, maybe start small to see how you react. Does anyone have a
• optimizer_jenna: Thanks for the tip about starting small. I will definitely do that since I am worried about my stomach, especially after some issues I had with oral BPC-157. It is interesting that you felt nothing regarding energy. For me, it is still just theory since I have not started yet. I will look for the link to that paper and share it here. I think it was mostly animals, which is why I am still a bit skeptical tbh.
• fasted_scientist: Ngl, most of those longevity studies are on mice or monkeys. It is a bit of a leap to reckon it will do the same for us just because the markers look similar. I did not feel much of a difference when I tried it, but it could just be placebo (or lack thereof). Do you think the dose needs to be higher for humans to actually notice something?

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