The stir-in one
Taurine powder
Inexpensive and dissolves easily in water, so larger amounts are easy.
Good for: Easy to take · Budget-friendly
What variations of taurine exist?
An amino acid that helps balance fluid and minerals inside cells. It plays a part in heart, muscle, nerve, and eye health. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
Medical Disclaimer
For education only. What's right for you depends on your health and your medications, so check with your provider before you start or switch. Book a consult
Our top pick
Every form, in plain words
The stir-in one
Taurine powder
Inexpensive and dissolves easily in water, so larger amounts are easy.
Good for: Easy to take · Budget-friendly
The grab-and-go one
Taurine capsules
Convenient when you only need a little.
Usually skip
- The jittery one (Energy drinks with taurine)Come with caffeine and often sugar, which work against calm and sleep.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Taurine powder' on the label (the stir-in one)
Watch out for
- Calming blends where taurine is a small part of a proprietary mix
Check with your provider first if…
- You have kidney disease
- You take lithium. Taurine may change how your body clears it.
- You take blood pressure medicine, since it may lower blood pressure slightly
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding (not well studied as a supplement)
In the Lesher Wellness store
3 products in the store have taurine. Here's which form, where the label says.
Medical Disclaimer
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
Designs for Health
CatecholaCalm™
300 mg per serving
XYMOGEN
RelaxMax
500 mg per serving
500 mg per serving
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.