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TaurineEvidence & Dosage

An amino acid with GABA-like action, cardiovascular and longevity signals.

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Evidence at a glance

Total studies
425
With abstract
41
Meta / Systematic / RCT
47
Highly cited
41
Publication years
1978–2026

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Top studies on Taurine

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Antioxidant taurine inhibits chondrocyte ferroptosis through upregulation of OGT/Gpx4 signaling in osteoarthritis induced by anterior cruciate ligament transection

    Journal of Advanced Research202574 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>The aim of this study was to investigate the potential molecular mechanisms by which taurine protects against cartilage degeneration.<h4>Methods</h4>The anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) surgery was used to…

  2. Pharmacologically controlled drinking in the treatment of alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorders: a systematic review with direct and network meta-analyses on nalmefene, naltrexone, acamprosate, baclofen and topiramate.

    Addiction2018n=6,036Meta-Analysis64 influential citations

    Background and Aims Pharmacologically controlled drinking in the treatment of alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorders (AUDs) is an emerging concept. Our objective was to explore the comparative effectiveness of drugs used in this…

  3. Medications for alcohol use disorder promote abstinence in alcohol-associated cirrhosis: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Hepatology2024n=794Meta-Analysis58 influential citations

    <h4>Background and aims</h4>The role of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) in patients with cirrhosis is not well established. Evidence on the efficacy and safety of these drugs in these patients is scarce.<h4>Approach and…

  4. Insights into the cardiovascular benefits of taurine: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Nutr J2024n=808Meta-Analysis50 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the foremost cause of mortality globally. Taurine, an amino acid, holds promise for cardiovascular health through mechanisms such as calcium regulation, blood pressure reduction, and…

  5. Taurine reduces the risk for metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

    Nutr Diabetes2024n=1,024Meta-Analysis48 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interconnected risk factors that significantly increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Taurine has emerged as a potential therapeutic agent for…

  6. The Effects of an Oral Taurine Dose and Supplementation Period on Endurance Exercise Performance in Humans: A Meta-Analysis.

    Sports Med2018n=7Meta-Analysis38 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Taurine is central to many physiological processes, some of which are augmented by exogenous supply and have the potential to facilitate endurance performance; however, its independent effects on performance have not…

  7. Meta-analysis of the efficacy of taurolidine in reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections for patients receiving parenteral nutrition.

    JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr2022n=1,485Meta-Analysis37 influential citations

    Background Parenteral nutrition administered via central venous catheter is an established treatment option for people with intestinal failure. A serious complication of central venous catheters is the high risk of catheter‐related…

  8. Taurine: A Source and Application for the Relief of Visual Fatigue.

    Nutrients2023Systematic Review34 influential citations

    According to reports, supplementation with appropriate doses of taurine may help to reduce visual fatigue. Presently, some progress has been made in research related to taurine in eye health, but the lack of systematic summaries has led to…

  9. Profiling inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers following taurine supplementation: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of controlled trials.

    Eur J Clin Nutr2022Meta-Analysis31 influential citations

    Taurine (Tau) has modulatory effects on inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers; however, the results of clinical studies are not comprehensive enough to determine the effect of different durations and doses of Tau supplementation on…

  10. Neuroprotective Effect of Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) on In Vitro and In Vivo Models of Retinal Disorders: A Systematic Review.

    Curr Neuropharmacol2024Systematic Review31 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) is a naturally produced hydrophilic bile acid that has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine. Numerous recent <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> studies have shown that TUDCA has…

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