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Taurine 2000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SuperSmart

Taurine 2000 mg label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Taurine 2000 mg 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

Taurine 2000 mg is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart 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 Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart

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 a single active ingredient: taurine, a naturally occurring amino acid your body produces and that you get from foods like meat and fish. It's involved in several body processes including heart and muscle function.

The product also contains acacia gum as an inactive ingredient (a binder to hold the tablet together).

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).

The evidence we hold shows taurine is possibly effective for hepatitis and congestive heart failure (a condition where the heart struggles to pump blood efficiently). For weight loss, the data suggests it is possibly ineffective.

These ratings mean some clinical studies show promise or lack of promise, but more research is needed before we can be confident.

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 orally at typical doses for up to one year. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion.

Rare but serious side effects include allergic reactions (particularly in people with a history of sensitivity to sulfonamides or sulfites) and, in isolated case reports, cardiovascular effects — though those involved energy drinks with multiple ingredients, so it's unclear if taurine alone was responsible. Long-term safety is less certain, and the data on supplement doses is limited, so use this product only under medical guidance.

Taurine occurs naturally in breast milk, but supplement safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.

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 take this product, check any blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) and lithium with your pharmacist — both carry Moderate risk of interaction. Altogether, these interactions span 171 individual medications.

Use the interaction checker on this page with your exact drug list.

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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.

Taurine 2000 mg might be worth considering if you're looking at it for hepatitis or heart failure and your doctor recommends it. If you take blood pressure medications or lithium, you need to check with your pharmacist first.

Because long-term safety data is thin, discuss this supplement with your healthcare provider before starting.

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 Oct 24, 2024.

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 Taurine 2000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand SuperSmart
Barcode (UPC) 5453003821021
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 315662
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
5453003821021
IngredientAmount% DV
Taurine2000 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: Adults. Take one or two tables a day.

Formula

Taurine 2000 mg per day Each tablet contains 1000 mg of taurine.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not replace a varied, balanced diet.

Keep out of childrens' reach.

As with any nutritional supplement, you should consult a health professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem.

Storage

Store away from direct light, heat and humidity.

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Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart label

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Taurine 2000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Taurine

Interacts with
173 drugs
2000 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: Acacia Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Taurine 173

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Taurine 2000 mg interact with 173 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Taurine 2000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Taurine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Taurine 2000 mg 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 Taurine 2000 mg, from the product label.

SuperSmart

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Name
SN Worldwide Unipessoal, LDA
Street Address
Avenida Do Infante 66 Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
City
Funchal
ZipCode
9000-015
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart: Common Questions

Does Taurine 2000 mg by SuperSmart interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Taurine 2000 mg 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?
Taurine 2000 mg 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.
Will this help me lose weight?
The evidence we hold suggests taurine is possibly ineffective for obesity. If weight loss is your goal, this probably isn't the right supplement for you.
Is taurine safe if I'm breastfeeding?
Taurine occurs naturally in breast milk, which is a good sign, but supplement safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied. There's not enough data to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What's the most common side effect?
Constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion are the most common side effects when taurine is taken at typical doses. Most people tolerate it well, especially in the short term.
Can I take this long-term?
It's generally well tolerated for up to one year, but long-term safety is less certain. Use only under medical guidance if you're planning to take it for longer periods.
Is taurine natural?
Yes — taurine is an amino acid your body makes on its own and that you get from meat and fish. This supplement is a concentrated form of something that occurs naturally.

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The Full Monographs Behind Taurine 2000 mg’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...

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Sources & How We Checked

Taurine 2000 mg'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

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