Cognitive Effects of Taurine and Related Sulphur-Containing Amino Acids: A Systematic Review of Human Trials and Considerations for Plant-Based Dietary Transitions.
- 2026-02-10
- Review
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 15(4)
- Jack A Moore
- Alecia L Cousins
- Rebecca M J Taylor
- Amy R Griffiths
- Hayley A Young
- PubMed: 41750826
- DOI: 10.3390/foods15040634
- Low evidence
- Adults
Similarly, any positive effects on mood or well-being were minor, inconsistent, and typically observed only under specific conditions, such as when taurine was combined with caffeine, exercise, or sleep deprivation.
- Effect
- Neutral
- Effect size
- Small
- Significant
- No
- Dose
- 1-3 g, up to ~50 mg/kg