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Do the effervescent tablets of Taurine (bought in a pharmacy for energy) have side effects? Is there something we should not eat in the same time? Should there be a limited time for this cure? Thanks
Feb 11, 2013

Dr. Ahmad Ghannoum Gastroenterology
Taurine is POSSIBLY SAFE for adults and children when taken by mouth in appropriate amounts. Taurine has been used safely in adults in studies lasting up to one year. It has been given safely to children for up to 4 months. People enrolled in research studies have not reported any side effects connected with the use of taurine. However, there is one report of brain damage in a body-builder who took about 14 grams of taurine in combination with insulin and anabolic steroids. It is not known if this was due to the taurine or the other drugs taken.
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