NOW Foods Taurine, Pure Powder, 227g

Now Foods Taurine Pure Powder – pure taurine powder

Now Foods Taurine Pure Powder is a powdered food supplement whose main ingredient is free-form taurine. The only addition is 0.5% of the anti-caking agent silicon dioxide, which keeps the powder dry and easy to measure. The recommended use is a level quarter teaspoon once or twice a day with juice or water, so the recommended daily amount is half a level teaspoon in total (approx. 1.8 g), which provides 1750 mg of taurine. The container holds 227 g of powder, which lasts about 125 days at the recommended daily amount.

What is taurine?

Taurine is a sulphur-containing organic compound that is often referred to as an amino acid. Unlike most amino acids, taurine is not used to build proteins – in the body it is found mainly in free form. The human body can produce taurine itself, and in the diet it comes mainly from meat, fish, seafood and dairy products. Plant foods contain very little taurine. The powder form is convenient because you can measure the dose yourself and mix it with a drink of your choice. No nutrient reference value has been established for taurine, which is why the nutrition table shows only its amount per 100 grams and in the recommended daily amount.

How to use?

Take a level quarter teaspoon of powder once or twice a day. Mix the powder with a glass of juice or water and drink it preferably between meals. The recommended daily amount is half a level teaspoon in total (approx. 1.8 g), and it must not be exceeded. Always measure the powder with a level spoon so that the amount is the same each time. This product is sold by weight, not volume, so the powder may settle and the container may look larger than necessary. After opening, keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 1750 mg taurine – in the recommended daily amount (½ level teaspoon, approx. 1.8 g).
• Free-form taurine – with only 0.5% of the anti-caking agent silicon dioxide.
• Flexible dosing – ¼ teaspoon 1–2 times a day with juice or water.
• 227 g of powder – lasts about 125 days at the recommended amount.
• Dissolves in water – easy to mix with juice or water.
• Vegan, non-GMO, halal and kosher – according to the manufacturer and its certifications.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Taurine Pure Powder is intended for adults only who want to supplement their diet with taurine and prefer a powder whose amount they can measure precisely themselves. According to the manufacturer, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication – including anti-hypertensive and diuretic medications – or have a medical condition, including hypotension.

Composition, quality and storage

The product consists of free-form taurine and a small amount (0.5%) of silicon dioxide, which prevents the powder from caking. According to the label, the product may contain traces of wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and tree nuts. The country of origin is the United States of America. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO, halal and kosher and suitable for vegans. It is produced in a GMP-certified facility. Natural colour variation of the powder may occur. The container includes a freshness packet that must not be eaten. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.