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Objectives:
Taurine is central to many physiological processes, some of which are augmented by exogenous supply and have the potential to facilitate endurance performance; however, its independent effects on performance have not been systematically analyzed. Therefore, this review article has been conducted.
Does supplementation of taurine improve human endurance performance?
Study design:
This review article included 10 peer-reviewed articles. A sub-analysis of time-to-exhaustion (TTE) trials (n = 7) was also performed.
The doses of taurine ranged from 1 to 6 g/day and were provided in single doses and for up to 2 weeks among a range of subjects.
Results and conclusions:
The investigators found that taurine supplementation significantly improved overall endurance performance [Hedges' g = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.12-0.67, p = 0.004], which was similar in TTE trials [Hedges' g = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.12-0.75, p = 0.007].
The investigators found no differences between acute or chronic supplementation for the full sample [p = 0.897] or the TTE group [p = 0.896].
The investigators found that the dose of taurine did not moderate its effect on endurance performance [p > 0.05].
The investigators concluded that human endurance performance can be improved by orally ingesting a single dose of taurine in varying amounts (1-6 g).
Original title:
The Effects of an Oral Taurine Dose and Supplementation Period on Endurance Exercise Performance in Humans: A Meta-Analysis by Waldron M, Patterson SD, […], Jeffries O.
Link:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29546641
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