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100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NutraBio

100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams label
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Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams is a dietary supplement by NutraBio with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and endurance, heart health, energy support.Based on those ingredients, 173 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Taurine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: taurine at 1000 milligrams per capsule. Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and uses for heart, muscle, and nerve function.

The capsule itself is made from vegetable material.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Taurine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Taurine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Congestive heart failure (CHF) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hepatitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Taurine is rated possibly effective for hepatitis and for congestive heart failure (a weakened heart that can't pump blood efficiently). It's rated possibly ineffective for obesity.

These ratings mean the evidence supporting these uses exists but isn't yet conclusive — more research is needed.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Taurine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Taurine is generally well tolerated when taken at typical doses for up to a year. The most common side effects are mild digestive ones: constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion.

Rarely, people with a history of allergies (especially to sulfonamides, sulfites, or certain foods) have had allergic reactions to taurine supplements. Long-term safety beyond one year isn't well established, so use this supplement only under medical guidance.

Taurine occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of supplemental doses during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Taurine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Taurine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 173 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications or lithium. Taurine may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensives (Moderate severity) and may raise lithium levels in your blood (Moderate severity).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This single-ingredient taurine supplement may be worth considering if you're interested in heart or liver support under a doctor's watch. If you take blood pressure medication or lithium, check with your pharmacist first — taurine can affect how these work.

Long-term safety data is limited, so medical oversight is a good idea.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams, straight from the product label.

Brand NutraBio
Barcode (UPC) 649908240370
Net contents 500 Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2015
DSLD ID 51003
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, No Allergies, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
649908240370
IngredientAmount% DV
Taurine1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

1 capsule 2-3x daily Best if taken with meals Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule (1000 mg) with your favorite beverage 2-3 times daily or as directed by your physician. If you experience stomach irritation, take with meals.

Formulation

VEGETARIAN

NON-GMO ~ ALLERGEN FREE ~ GLUTEN FREE ~ BSE/TSE FREE

No Fillers No Excipients No Additives

Free of harmful impurities.

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, & BSE/TSE Free: No added sugars, salt, preservatives, salicylates, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, & BSE/TSE Free.

ZERO Fillers or Excipients Inferior ingredients Banned substances / Added sugars Proprietary Blends Hidden ingredients

Formula

ALLERGEN FREE

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, & BSE/TSE Free.

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, & BSE/TSE Free.

Precautions

Warning: NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

If you are pregnant, breast feeding, have known medical conditions (including kidney or liver disease) or are taking prescription or OTC medication(s) consult with your health care practitioner before using this product.

General Statements

Manufactured in a GMP & FDA inspected facility

Made in a GMP & FDA inspected facility

Free Form Amino Acid

Pharmaceutical Grade. HPLC Lab Tested for Potency.

500 servings

1000 milligrams

Vegetable Capsule

Made in USA

Quality and purity since 1996. NutraBio manufactures in our own FDA registered & inspected GMP facility complying with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 regulations.

Brand IP Statement(s)

AMINO THERAPY

Seals/Symbols

TrueLabel Full label disclosure

OU

NutraBio Since 1996

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

24037-004 B20033-002

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100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio label

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100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Taurine

Interacts with
173 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements,...

Taurine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Taurine 173

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams interact with 173 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Taurine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Taurine2 drug types · 173 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical evidence suggests that taurine can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, taurine might reduce excretion and increase plasma levels of lithium.
Taurine is thought to have diuretic properties, which might reduce the excretion of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Taurine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams, from the product label.

NutraBio

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Name
NutraBio Labs, Inc.
Street Address
564 Lincoln Blvd.
City
Middlesex
State
NJ
ZipCode
08846
Phone Number
732-748-8606
Web Address
www.nutrabio.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio: Common Questions

Does 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams by NutraBio interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams has a known interaction with 173 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is taurine safe to take while breastfeeding?
Taurine occurs naturally in breast milk, but we don't have enough reliable safety data on supplement doses during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you — that's an individual decision.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common ones are mild: constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion. Serious allergic reactions are rare but have occurred in people with a history of allergies to sulfonamides, sulfites, or certain foods.
Does taurine really help with congestive heart failure?
It's rated possibly effective, which means there's some evidence but it's not yet conclusive. Talk with your cardiologist about whether it might fit into your treatment plan.
Is it safe to take long-term?
It's generally well tolerated for up to a year at typical doses, but long-term safety beyond that isn't well established. Use it only under medical guidance if you're planning to take it longer.
Can I take this if I have a sulfonamide or sulfite allergy?
There's a case report of someone with those allergies having an allergic reaction to taurine. If you have a history of allergies to sulfonamides, sulfites, or multiple foods, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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The Full Monographs Behind 100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Taurine

Interacts with 173 drugs

Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements, and short-term use appears generally sa...

Read the full Taurine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

100% Pure Taurine 1000 Milligrams's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 21 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Taurine 21 references
  1. Ahmad S, Robertson HT, Golper TA, et al. Multicenter trial of L-carnitine in maintenance hemodialysis patients. II. Clinical and biochemical effects. Kidney Int 1990;38:912-8. PubMed
  2. Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
  3. Obermann M, Schorn CF, Mummel P, et al. Taurine induced toxic encephalopathy? Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2006;108:812-3. PubMed
  4. Bichler, A., Swenson, A., and Harris, M. A. A combination of caffeine and taurine has no effect on short term memory but induces changes in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure. Amino Acids 2006;31(4):471-476. PubMed
  5. Iyadurai, S. J. and Chung, S. S. New-onset seizures in adults: possible association with consumption of popular energy drinks. Epilepsy Behav 2007;10(3):504-508. PubMed
  6. Berger, A. J. and Alford, K. Cardiac arrest in a young man following excess consumption of caffeinated "energy drinks". Med J Aust. 1-5-2009;190(1):41-43. PubMed
  7. Worthley, M. I., Prabhu, A., De, Sciscio P., Schultz, C., Sanders, P., and Willoughby, S. R. Detrimental effects of energy drink consumption on platelet and endothelial function. Am J Med 2010;123(2):184-187. PubMed
  8. Morchon, Simon D. and Perez Castrillon, J. L. [Hypoglycemia by intake of taurine]. Rev.Clin Esp. 2010;210(1):49.
  9. Livshits, Z., Hoffman, R. S., Hymes, K. B., and Nelson, L. S. If vitamins could kill: massive hemolysis following naturopathic vitamin infusion. J Med Toxicol. 2011;7(3):224-226. PubMed
  10. Schoffl, I., Kothmann, J. F., Schoffl, V., Rupprecht, H. D., and Rupprecht, T. "Vodka energy": too much for the adolescent nephron? Pediatrics 2011;128(1):e227-e231. PubMed
  11. Calabro, R. S., Italiano, D., Gervasi, G., and Bramanti, P. Single tonic-clonic seizure after energy drink abuse. Epilepsy Behav 2012;23(3):384-385. PubMed
  12. Fujita, T., Ando, K., Noda, H., Ito, Y., and Sato, Y. Effects of increased adrenomedullary activity and taurine in young patients with borderline hypertension. Circulation 1987;75(3):525-532. PubMed
  13. Darling, P. B., Lepage, G., Leroy, C., Masson, P., and Roy, C. C. Effect of taurine supplements on fat absorption in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Res 1985;19(6):578-582. PubMed
  14. Fukuyama, Y. and Ochiai, Y. Therapeutic trial by taurine for intractable childhood epilepsies. Brain Dev. 1982;4(1):63-69. PubMed
  15. Franconi, F., Bennardini, F., Mattana, A., Miceli, M., Ciuti, M., Mian, M., Gironi, A., Anichini, R., and Seghieri, G. Plasma and platelet taurine are reduced in subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: effects of taurine supplementation. Am.J. DOI
  16. Stohs SJ, Miller M. A case study involving allergic reactions to sulfur-containing compounds including, sulfite, taurine, acesulfame potassium and sulfonamides. Food Chem Toxicol. 2014 Jan;63:240-3. PubMed
  17. Sun Q, Wang B, Li Y, Sun F, et al. Taurine supplementation lowers blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertension: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Hypertension 2016 Mar;67(3):541-9. PubMed
  18. Jang ES, Hwang SH, Kim JW, Jeong SH. Effectiveness of 4-week oral taurine treatment for muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis: a single-arm pilot study. Yonsei Med J 2021;62(1):21-8. PubMed
  19. Guan L, Miao P. The effects of taurine supplementation on obesity, blood pressure and lipid profile: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Pharmacol 2020;885:173533. PubMed
  20. Higgins JP, Liras GN, Liras IN, et al. Energy Drink Effects on Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function in Young Adults. Cardiology. 2021;146(2):258-262. PubMed
  21. Pallangyo P, Bhalia SV, Komba M, et al. Acute Myocardial Infarction Following the Consumption of Energy Drink in a 28-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2023 Jan-Dec;11:23247096231168811. PubMed

See these in context on the Taurine monograph →

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