systematic_review
2022
Effect of taurine administration on symptoms, severity, or clinical outcome of dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure in humans: a systematic review
Gray S, Cooper J
Published in Wellcome Open Research
Methodology
Systematic review of human studies of taurine in dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure
Key Findings
Only a handful of small, mostly older and low-quality studies were identified; results were suggestive but not conclusive
Conclusions
Evidence for taurine in heart failure is limited and of low quality despite promising early signals
Limitations
Few trials, small samples, high risk of bias
Supplements Studied
Taurine
Amino Acid
Evidence for taurine in dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure is limited and of low quality
Outcomes Measured
Evidence for taurine in heart failure is limited and of low quality
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2022
Quality Score:5/10
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