Why your creatine supplement needs taurine
Taurine, like creatine, is crucial for energy production and abundant in muscles and the brain. Research indicates benefits for brain health and exercise performance.
Taurine supplements have been most widely studied in humans for exercise performance. Research shows that taking 1 to 3 grams of taurine one to three hours before an activity can improve aerobic performance (like time to fatigue), strength, power, muscle soreness, and markers of metabolic stress (like lactate levels). And creatine+ delivers an optimal 2-gram dose per serving. Taurine also seems to play a role in heart health (supporting blood pressure and vascular function) and in neuroprotection.
Who should consider a supplement?
Anyone looking to enhance their physical fitness should consider adding taurine to their routine and anyone looking to stay stronger and sharper, longer. While the body is capable of making taurine from other amino acids (and it's also found in foods like shellfish), concentrations of this amino acid decline with age. Supplementing with taurine may enhance your health and combat the effects of age-related declines of the nutrient.