Does One Shot Work? The Acute Impact of a Single Taurine Dose on Exercise Performance: A Meta-Analytic Review
Study Details
This new meta-analysis compiled data from 23 studies (308 participants) to establish the effects of a single dose of taurine on exercise performance ⚡️
Here are the key findings ⬇️
Key Findings
Results indicated that a single dose of taurine may be associated with small-to-moderate improvements in overall performance ⚡️
Benefits were more apparent for…
🙋♂️ Males
🫁 Aerobic endurance
💪 Strength/power
🎯 Agility/coordination tasks
Taurine was typically provided in a single dose of 1 - 6 g 💊
Taking taurine 1 hr before exercise appeared most effective ⏰
Both capsules and drink mixes appeared effective🥤
Conclusion
Single doses of taurine are an effective ergogenic aid ✅
However, outcomes are likely dependant on dosing and exercise context‼️
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40852891/
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