What is Taurine?
The short answer
Taurine is a natural compound found in meat, fish and dairy, and also made by the body.
What it is
Amino acid involved in cell volume and bile.
What people look into
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- Status as of
- How we source
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What it is
- Type
- Amino sulfonic acid (not a peptide)
- How it works
- Amino acid involved in cell volume and bile.
Regulatory status
Supplement How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, Taurine is sold in the US as a dietary supplement.
- Federal (FDA)
- Dietary supplement (DSHEA)
References
Sources as of October 4, 2026