Citrulline vs Taurine for heart & lipids
Short answer: For heart & lipids, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Citrulline (14 reports) and 97% with Taurine (29 reports).
Citrulline has 51 meta-analyses and 258 randomized trials on PubMed; Taurine has 112 and 227.
Based on 157 reports about Citrulline and 1,053 about Taurine. Not medical advice.
| Citrulline Supplement | Taurine Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 84%helped58 reports · medium confidence | 75%helped379 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 51 / 258 | 112 / 227 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 93% (209) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 92% (99) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 75% (4) | 90% (59) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | — | 89% (57) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (31) | 96% (26) |
| Common side effects | erectile dysfunction, tooth erosion, tooth enamel, gerd | drowsiness, vivid dreams, headache, irritability |
| Typical dose reported | 1 g | 3-4 g |
Supplementation of some but not all micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health. This study highlights the importance of micronutrient diversity and the balance of benefits and risks to promote and maintain cardiovascular health in diverse populations. (Antioxidant Supplementation in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases; CRD42022315165).
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2022 ↗“try all the standard vasodilators - citrulline and agmatine helped me a lot.”
Taurine showed noteworthy effects in preventing hypertension and enhancing cardiac function. Individuals prone to CVDs may find it advantageous to include taurine in their daily regimen.
Nutr J, 2024 ↗“it really is a smooth feeling. I had some music playing and actually enjoyed doing the dishes. It just put me in a very overall relaxed state.”
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