Vitamin World

L-Taurine Free Form 500 mg

F
N+ Score46
ProteinServing: 1 Caplet(s)Type: Amino acid/Protein

This Vitamin World product is a single-ingredient L-Taurine supplement, providing 500mg of Taurine Free Form per caplet. Taurine is an amino acid commonly found in the brain, retina, heart, and immune cells, and is often used to support various physiological functions. However, research suggests that typical clinical doses for taurine can range from 1,000mg to 3,000mg daily for certain applications, indicating that this product's 500mg dosage may be underdosed for some intended uses. With a total of one ingredient, the label transparency is high for this product. It received an N+ Score of 46, earning an 'F' grade, which places it in the below-average tier, primarily due to the potentially insufficient dosage of its sole active ingredient. This product might be considered by individuals looking for a low-dose taurine supplement, though higher doses may be required to achieve desired effects based on current research.

About This Product

L-Taurine Free Form 500 mg by Vitamin World is a protein supplement containing 1 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 46/100 (Grade F).

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy50/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness0/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity44/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed

Weaknesses

  • −Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (1 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Taurine Free Form500.000 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.