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Taurine - Free-Form Amino Acid for Cardiovascular Health - 500 MG (300 Capsules)

Taurine - Free-Form Amino Acid for Cardiovascular Health - 500 MG (300 Capsules)

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Taurine - Free-Form Amino Acid for Cardiovascular Health - 500 MG (300 Capsules)

Rated 3.9 out of 5
14 Reviews6 Questions144 Answers
Gluten FreeSugar FreeDairy FreeSoy FreeTree Nut Free
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About This Product

  • Promotes cardiovascular and cellular health
  • Provides antioxidant support
  • Free of gluten, dairy, soy, and nuts

Taurine is an essential amino acid that exists naturally within our bodies—particularly in our heart, brain, and blood cells. It's known for its ability to promote cardiovascular and cellular health. While it's available in our bodies—and in meat, fish, and dairy—getting enough from diet alone can be difficult, causing taurine levels to fall short.

The Vitamin Shoppe® brand Taurine capsules contain 500mg of taurine per once-daily serving to ensure your body has what it needs to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and cells.

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Directions

Take one (1) capsule daily, preferably in between meals.

Warning

Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Tamper evident. Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Number of Servings: 300 Servings
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Vitamin B6  - (As Pyridoxine Hcl)
500%
Taurine   
N/A*

Other Ingredients:

Rice flour, gelatin.

Does Not Contain:

Preservative Free, Free of Artificial Flavors, Free of Artificial Colors

Specifications

Brand:
The Vitamin Shoppe
Form:
Capsules
Strength:
500 MG
Serving Size:
1 Capsule
Number of Servings:
300 Servings
Price per Serving:
($0.10 / serving)
Product Weight:
11  OZ
Allergens:
Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free
Specialty Diets:
Gluten Free ,  Sugar Free ,  Dairy Free ,  Salt Free
Item # :
VS-1238 / 1041987

Product Reviews
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14 Ratings
3.9out of 5 stars
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Rated 4 stars by 7% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 7% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 0% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 21% of reviewers

1-10 of 14 Reviews
Jul 4, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5
Works great
I take these and I also use them to supplement my homemade dog food for my pets. It really works I can attest that my dog is very healthy and muscular. I like to take these sometimes after a hard day at work or working out to help feed my muscles. They are easy to swallow.
MELISSA HVerified Purchaser
Location
Sykesville, MD, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
35-44
Would you recommend?:Yes
Purchased on Oct 14, 2025
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Jul 31, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
Taurine is Evergreen
I was skeptical about taking this since it is a component of energy drinks. However, taken as a supplement it has resulted in a subtle but definite increase in energy level and cognitive function.
JESSICA DVerified Purchaser
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
45-54
Would you recommend?:Yes
Purchased on Jun 23, 2023
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Jun 9, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5
Why the pyridoxine?
Why do you guys have to put B6 and everything? Also the pyridoxine form of B6 is not good for you. For some reason you put it in everything.
Philip P
Location
Delray Beach, FL, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
35-44
Would you recommend?:No
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Nov 19, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
Good stuff...
Helps keep the swelling down
Marie LVerified Purchaser
Location
Boston, MA, US
Gender
Female
Age Range
55-64
Would you recommend?:Yes
Purchased on Sep 28, 2020
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Oct 23, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
People don’t know this about Taurine!
This is an excellent brand. I take it at night and get no leg cramps. It is the only thing that keeps me from getting them. Not many people seem to be aware of this anti-cramping effect. I take taurine every night before bed!
Dave HVerified Purchaser
Location
Three Forks, MT, US
Purchased on Sep 17, 2020
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Apr 11, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
IBS relief
Moister promoting drugs and supplements didn't help my IBS and actually made it worse. More fiber didn't help at all. Taurine helps the sympathetic nervous system relax and allow better motion. Two at bedtime, and two when you first get up with a cup of coffee and relief. Stimulant supplements like Irwin's Stool-Softener can also help, it's not just for softening as the name suggests.
MARTIN
Location
CA, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
55-64
Would you recommend?:Yes
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Sep 15, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5
Taurine by vs is good
VS customer 17 years. No issues with products
Paul DVerified Purchaser
Location
Bloomington, IN, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
35-44
Would you recommend?:Yes
Purchased on Aug 15, 2019
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May 5, 2019
Rated 4 out of 5
Never had that bottle
I never had that specific bottle, but I assume it's the same since the brand is the exact same. Only problem is that it's a bit pricey and I'm not sure what it does.Been taking them for like 6 months now, and I don't notice much... Honestly, there's not much evidence of how much we need of this so called Taurine, but if it helps anxiety, we'll see. So far, kinda
Christian EVerified Purchaser
Location
Houston, TX, US
Gender
Male
Age Range
25-34
Would you recommend?:Yes
Purchased on Mar 17, 2019
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Dec 10, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5
Misleading label
I was advised to take Taurine for heart palpitations in large quantity. After I got this home and started taking it I realized that it also has a large dose of Vit. B6 mixed in. By taking multiple capsules I was also taking large doses of B6. I bought another product elsewhere that only had Taurine. Since I got the Taurine on a BOGO half price I brought back both bottles. I expected a store credit for the opened bottle and a refund for the unopened bottle but got a store credit for both.…
Rosewiz
Location
Salem, OR
Would you recommend?:No
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Dec 9, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent product.
I purchased this to use with Magnesium for anxiety and to help me sleep. It doesn't help me sleep. But nothing does besides actual sleep aids. But when taken with magnesium, it really helps calm my anxiety. This is something that is a must for me. This brand has actually seemed more effective to me than some others. So I am happy to stick with this.
The Nightmare Man
Location
New Jersey
Would you recommend?:Yes
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GAIL B

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Melinda Y

Helps me with energy.

David W

Recommended by my Neurologist

GAIL B
what's the difference between Tyrosine and taurine?
A shopper

  Taurine is an amino acid good for the heartTaurine is important for the normal physiological functions of the heart, brain and the retina in the eye. It is also required for reproduction and immunity.Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid L-tyrosine is used to synthesize many neurotransmitters in the brain.

Gloria L

  Tyrosine is an amino acid that is used in protein construction. Taurine is similar to an amino acid but is not a component of any protein -- it is a "free agent" with many other roles (very important roles) in physiology. Tyrosine is used in building some neurotransmitters (e.g. dopamine) and hormones (e.g. thyroid).

F. Frank L

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Where is the taurine sorced from? It can be engineered or taken from animal intestines. I'm vegetarian. That's why I need this supplement but It would defeat the purpose if it's animal based
A shopper

  The Taurine in this supplement is synthetic and not from an animal source.

Daniel W.staff

  plant

Jessica D

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does taurine help with muscle cramps?
A shopper

  Considering the fundamental importance of taurine in physiology, it would be surprising if eliminating taurine deficiency did NOT have some benefit against juscle cramps. I say deficiency because US diets are almost always deficient in taurine (compared to the Okinawan diet, for example). However, much depends on the reason for the cramps. Impaired circulation due to impaired vascular endothelia can be improved by taurine. Lack of substances to produce NO (nitric oxide) might also be relevant -- arginine and citrulline can remedy that. Muscle spasms due to magnesium deficiency is another possibility. In any case, be sure to take adequate AMOUNTS of taurine -- not milligrams, but GRAMS, maybe s or 3 grams, several times per day. Likewise for arginine and citrulline, maybe 2 grams each a couple of times per day.

F. Frank L

  magnesium does

nancy d

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Does this contain soy?
C A N.

  (This is a good question, because the label information rules out the presence of various allergens and possible toxins, but does not mention soy.) The synthetic production of taurine seems to have nothing to do with soy; synthetic taurine is created in a laboratory by inducing of a chemical reaction.

Suzanne H

  to the best of my knowledge, it does not contain soy. Soy is not listed as an ingredient in "Supplement Facts"

Kathy

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