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Taurine: 2023 study claims lifespan boost – my take

Posted by greg208 in Research & News - 5 points, 9 comments.

org/peptides/taurine. For me it sounded a bit too neat, but the data did look solid. I’ve been around 3 g a day for the last month on my own; my endomorph muscle mass feels steadier, my gut a tad calmer and I’ve noticed a slice of extra grip during my night runs, which is a win for ayste.

The paper shows a clear mitochondrial effect – that could explain the endurance gains I feel. What worries me is the leap from mice to humans; the dose per kg is huge, and I got a mild stomach bug daily at 4 g. Wonder if the reported 1–6 g daily range is realistic for long‑term use or if we need to tweak the timing. Anyone else pilot this dose and how did you feel?

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  • hank_m: Tbh the 3‑g daily dose works for me too, but I split it in two small chucks after meals and before training, because I found the stomach ticking up if I took it all at once, kinda like your bug. The 1‑6 g range in the study is a guideline, not a hard rule – at the lower end, say 1–2 g, you still feel that mitochondrial lift but the gut’s quieter. 5 g before bed, and my runs feel smoother and the muscle maintenance steadier, no mass loss. Do you try any timing tricks or just the straight 4 g?
  • mel105: For me the 4 g a day landed somewhere between a mild stomach bug and a decent bulk‑maintenance aid, so i split it into two 2 g'avaithe morning and the night before bed so the gut had food and a buffer, and the bug went away after two weeks, but i still keep an eye on it, especially if I’m on other supplements that can be harsh. I’ve read the canine and rodent data, and i know the human doses are leaner so 1–3 g a day might be safer long‑term than the upper end; i usually pick the lower side and
  • hank_m: Tbh i’ve been doing 2g split morning and afternoon, gut stayed fine and i felt a bit sharper on late runs, though i wonder if taking it with food vs empty stomach makes a difference for you?
  • aspiring_trailrun: I’ve been doing the same split – two 1.5‑g doses, one right after lunch and a smaller one 30 min before training. That keeps the gut calm and I still feel the post‑run steadiness you mentioned. I avoid a full 4 g at once to sidestep the nausea I got in the first week.
  • greg208: Thanks for the split plan – it sounds sensible. 5g doses yet. Do you notice any change in the post‑run steadiness or grip when you take a smaller dose 30 minutes before training? Also, was that pre‑train dose still calm for your gut? I’m wary of the nausea I had at 4g, so I’ll give the split a go next week.
  • greg208: Nice to hear you’re seeing a pick‑up on late runs – that’s spot on for me too. I’ve stuck to 3g a day straight up, but a 4g hit gave me a daily stomach bug, so I’m still debating the split. Have you noticed a big diff when you take it with a meal versus on an empty stomach? I’m curious if that’s where the gut calms down. Maybe I’ll try your routine next week.
  • greg208: Thanks for the tip, mel105, not gonna lie the split idea sounds solid. I’ll try the 2 g AM and 2 g night‑before‑bed split, maybe with a small meal to give the gut a buffer. Do you usually pair it with breakfast or a light snack? Also, did you notice any change in your grip or night‑run endurance after you stopped the bug?
  • greg208: Thanks for the tip – I’ve been taking the 4 g whole and that stomach bug kept popping up. Splitting it after meals or before training sounds sensible and might tame the gut. Iương your 5 g before bed keeping muscle steady – good to know. Do you feel the pre‑run chunk gives a bigger lift or is it mainly for tummy comfort?
  • hank_m: Tbh i’ve usually taken my 3g split 1.5g before breakfast and 1.5g after dinner, so it’s never on an empty stomach, and i’ve noticed the gut staying calm and the run grip staying steady – but i’d love to hear if you try a split on a meal and see the same.

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