Taurine

Compare every Taurine product across UK retailers on Suppio, ranked by true value - price per active dose, not pack size. Prices refreshed daily.

Amino acid supporting heart function, electrolyte balance, and bile production

We rank Taurine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Taurine is an amino acid, which is a building block used by the body to make proteins. While it is similar to other amino acids, it is unique because it does not actually build proteins but instead supports various cellular functions.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to support the following bodily functions:

How it's made

To create the supplement, manufacturers typically use a chemical synthesis process to produce the amino acid in a pure powder form. This powder is then measured and packed into capsules or mixed into flavored drink powders for sale.

What it typically costs

Taurine is generally mid-range in price. This is because the raw material is relatively affordable to source and the manufacturing process is straightforward, but it is not as ubiquitous or mass-produced as the cheapest basic vitamins.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
Type 2 Diabetes (insulin resistance and inflammation)1 gram 3 times per dayemerging
Blood pressure reduction1600 mg per dayestablished
Heart failure (exercise capacity and cholesterol)500 mg 3 times per dayemerging
Vascular dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes500 mg 3 times per dayemerging
Vascular dysfunction (hyperhomocysteinemia)5 grams per daylimited
Aerobic performance3 to 5 grams per dayemerging
Anaerobic performance0.5 gramsemerging
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)2 grams 3 times per dayemerging
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10574552 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7551180 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8152067 (PubMed)
  4. https://examine.com/supplements/taurine (Examine)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Taurine?

Amino acid supporting heart function, electrolyte balance, and bile production

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Taurine?

We rank Taurine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Taurine prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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