Solgar Taurine 500mg is a dietary supplement in plant capsules, with 500mg of free form taurine per capsule. Free form means that the amino acid is not bound to a peptide or protein, but is present in its pure form, ready for absorption. The capsule shell is plant-based, made from hypromellose, so the product is also suitable for vegan diets. The package contains 50 plant capsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to add taurine to their daily routine, often in a vegetarian or vegan diet where dietary sources are limited, as well as people who already take other free amino acids and want a clean, mono-component formula without additives.
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid, that is, an amino acid that contains sulfur in its molecule. It differs from other amino acids in one key aspect: it is not used to build proteins. The body maintains it freely within cells, in high concentrations, especially in muscles, the retina, the brain and the myocardium. Humans synthesize it to some extent from cysteine and methionine, two sulfur-containing amino acids, and at the same time obtain it from the diet.
The main dietary sources are of animal origin: fish, seafood, meat and dairy products. Plant foods contain minimal to no taurine, which is why intake is lower in strict vegetarian diets. Taurine is the subject of ongoing research, with the literature focusing on its role in cell osmoregulation and bile salt metabolism. Findings have not led to an approved health claim in the European Union.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the formulation is described as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. Taurine does not have an approved health claim by EFSA and remains a subject of research, so none of the above statements should be read as a promise of effect.
This is a mono-component formulation. It does not combine vitamins or minerals, so it does not carry approved health claims, and this is explicitly stated. Its value lies elsewhere: in the dosage clarity of 500mg per capsule, in the free form of the amino acid and in the purity of the composition. The list of ingredients is limited to three items, the plant shell, a bulking agent and an anti-caking agent.
The manufacturer's 'free from' statement covers sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colorants. For anyone managing intolerances or reading labels carefully, this is practically useful information.
It suits adults with a vegan or strict vegetarian diet, where dietary intake of taurine is inherently low. It suits people who systematically engage in exercise and build a regimen of free amino acids. It suits those who prefer mono-component formulations to control exactly what they take and in what dose. Finally, it suits those who avoid energy drinks, the most well-known but also the most sugar- and caffeine-laden source of taurine.
This is a dietary supplement, not a drug. It does not replace medical diagnosis or any medication. Blood pressure and any cardiovascular or ophthalmic issue should be monitored by a doctor.
Main ingredients per plant capsule: Taurine (in free form) 500mg.
Other ingredients: Plant capsule shell (hypromellose), microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), vegetable stearic acid (anti-caking agent).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colorants. Suitable for vegans.
Form: plant capsule.
Recommended dosage: Adults, one plant capsule daily, with water or juice.
With one capsule per day, the 50-capsule package covers about 50 days of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In pregnancy and lactation, as well as if you are taking medication, especially antihypertensive or cardiovascular, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Never interrupt a course prescribed by your doctor without his/her instruction. Store the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It is classified as conditionally essential. The body can synthesize it from cysteine and methionine, but this ability varies and diet remains an important source.
That the amino acid is not bound to a protein or peptide and does not require digestion to be released.
Taurine is often added to energy drinks, but along with caffeine and sugar. Here we have pure taurine in a capsule, without stimulants.
Yes. The taurine in the formulation is not of animal origin and the capsule shell is plant-based.
There is no known contraindication. If you are taking multiple amino acid formulations, add up the total amounts and discuss with a pharmacist.
Taurine is not a stimulating substance. The time of intake is a matter of personal routine.
About 50 days with one capsule per day.
* Taurine does not have an approved health claim by EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The statements on benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per plant capsule: Taurine (in free form) 500mg.
Other ingredients: Plant capsule shell (hypromellose), microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), vegetable stearate (anti-caking agent).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: plant capsule.
Recommended dosage: Adults, one plant capsule daily, with water or juice.
With one capsule per day, the pack of 50 capsules covers approximately 50 days of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if you are taking medication, particularly antihypertensive or cardiovascular, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
