Taurine capsules deliver effective doses of this sulfur-containing amino acid found mainly in meat and seafood. Vegetarians and non-meat/fish eaters, therefore, may not be meeting their requirements for taurine. Scientists are unsure whether humans make enough taurine, and elevated levels of homocysteine often suggest the body may be having difficulty making this compound. Taurine is also needed to make bile and taurocholic acid.

††An IPSOS 2023 survey among US functional medicine practitioners, in an average month, Designs for Health is their personally most trusted practitioner supplement brand, meaning a brand that is sold by healthcare practitioners in their office.

††An Ipsos 2023 study among a random sample of 160 functional medicine practitioners including Doctor's of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacists, Acupuncturists, Athletic Trainers, Personal Trainers, Fitness Trainer/Coaches, Chiropractors, Integrative Medicine Specialists, Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopaths, Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Nutritionists, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Dieticians that are aware of Designs for Health and recommend supplements to their patients.