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Taurine

Amino acid for cardiovascular, metabolic and cognitive support.

5–10 minutes
Physician-supervised

Overview

Taurine is a conditionally-essential amino acid with emerging evidence for longevity, cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function.

Key benefits

  • Cardiovascular support
  • Cognitive support
  • Metabolic support
  • Sleep-quality support

How it works

A licensed clinician administers a single intramuscular injection (typically deltoid or gluteal). Most shots take under 10 minutes, including consultation.

Mechanism

Modulates calcium handling, bile-acid conjugation, and mitochondrial protein synthesis.

Who is this for

  • Longevity patients
  • Adults with cardiovascular risk factors
  • Complement to peptide stacks

Considerations & safety

Very well tolerated. Rare interactions with lithium.

This page is educational and not medical advice. All VitaFlow protocols require evaluation by a licensed Florida physician.

Frequently asked

Any 'aging' evidence?+

Recent research links taurine repletion to healthspan markers in animal models.

How often?+

Weekly.

Best time?+

Any time; some prefer evening for sleep.

Can I combine with NAD+?+

Yes.

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