Taurine — 1500mg per daily serving · 180 vegan capsules · 60-day supply
✓ 1500mg taurine per daily serving — three HPMC capsules with no fillers, binders or flow agents
✓ 180 capsules per bottle — a 60-day supply at the full 1500mg daily dose
✓ Vegan, gluten free, lactose free and soy free — made in the UK
Why People Choose Taurine
Taurine is a conditionally essential sulphonic amino acid found in high concentrations in the heart, brain, eyes and skeletal muscle — and one of the more studied compounds in nutritional science. Unlike most amino acids, it is not incorporated into proteins; it functions as an osmolyte, a cellular stabiliser and a component of bile acid conjugation. Swiss BioEnergetics delivers 1500mg per daily serving in a single-ingredient formulation with nothing added alongside it.
- 1500mg taurine per daily serving (3 capsules)
- 180 capsules per bottle — a 60-day supply
- No fillers, binders or flow agents — HPMC capsule shell only
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
More Than a Standard Amino Acid
Most amino acid supplements focus on the amino acids used in protein synthesis. Taurine belongs to a different category. It is one of the most abundant free amino acids in the human body — circulating in free form rather than bound into peptide chains. Its concentration in cardiac muscle, retinal cells and the brain has made it a point of ongoing interest in nutritional research, separate from the protein-building amino acids that most sports supplements focus on.
Taurine in the Daily Routine
Dietary taurine comes almost entirely from animal sources — it is found in high concentrations in shellfish, dark-meat poultry and organ meats. Those who eat little or none of these foods tend to have a lower dietary intake. As a supplement, taurine is straightforward to include: three capsules with water, daily — either on an empty stomach or with a light carbohydrate snack. The 60-day supply means fewer repeat purchases and less to track.
A Look at the Research
Taurine has been the subject of sustained scientific interest, with published research examining its distribution across tissues, its role in osmotic regulation and its presence in retinal and cardiac cells. It is among the more thoroughly characterised non-proteinogenic amino acids in the nutritional science literature. Taurine is not on the GB nutrition register for any approved health effect.
Inside the Formula
Taurine 1500mg per daily serving (3 capsules) — a sulphonic amino acid that occurs naturally in the heart, brain, skeletal muscle and retina. Unlike most amino acids, taurine is not used in protein synthesis; it functions as an osmolyte (helping cells manage fluid and ion balance), as a bile acid conjugate and as one of the most abundant free amino acids in muscle tissue. The body synthesises taurine in limited quantities from cysteine and methionine, with dietary intake — primarily from meat, poultry and seafood — providing the main supply for most people. The taurine in this formula is biosynthetically derived and is suitable for vegans.
Capsule shell: HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) — a plant-derived vegan capsule material. This formula contains no magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, rice flour or other flow agents, binders or bulking aids.
Swiss BioEnergetics
Trusted UK Manufacturing
Made in the United Kingdom to GMP Code of Practice and ISO 9001 — every batch produced to consistent, documented manufacturing processes.
Clean, Potent Ingredients
We use established ingredient forms at the doses specified in each formulation — and nothing unnecessary alongside them.
Evidence-Inspired Formulas
Our formulations are built around ingredients with well-established profiles in nutritional science, sourced from trusted suppliers.
30-Day Guarantee
Try it for 30 days. If it is not right for you, contact us and we will make it right.
Adding Taurine to Your Day
Adults take three capsules daily with water. Best taken on an empty stomach or alongside a light carbohydrate-only meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not recommended for use by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. If taking medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Questions About Taurine
Is taurine an essential amino acid?
Taurine is classified as conditionally essential — the body can synthesise small amounts from cysteine and methionine, but dietary intake from animal-sourced foods represents the main supply for most people. Those who eat little meat or seafood typically have a lower dietary intake.
Is the taurine in this product suitable for vegans?
Yes. The taurine used in this formula is biosynthetically derived and does not come from animal tissue. The capsule shell is HPMC (plant-derived). The product contains no animal-sourced ingredients and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Does this product contain any allergens?
It is gluten free, lactose free and soy free. No common allergens are present in the formulation.
Why is taurine associated with energy drinks?
Taurine became associated with energy drinks following its inclusion in several large commercial formulations in the 1990s. It is included in those products for its presence in active tissues, not for any stimulant effect — taurine itself has no stimulant properties.
What are the full ingredients?
Taurine 1500mg per 3-capsule serving. Capsule shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC). No fillers, binders or flow agents.
