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Taurine supplementation improves vascular function in diabetes

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Taurine supplementation significantly improved baPWV.

This study investigated the effects of taurine supplementation on blood pressure and vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several key measures.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Low Risk

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of taurine supplementation on blood pressure and vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several key measures.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that taurine supplementation may offer a simple and effective strategy for improving cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes, potentially reducing the risk of complications associated with the disease.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The duration of supplementation was not specified, which could affect outcomes. The study did not assess long-term effects of taurine supplementation.

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Yingsha L, Qianran W, Yi L, et al. Taurine supplementation improves blood pressure and vascular dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. iScience. 2025;28(6):112719. doi:10.1016/j.isci.2025.112719

Efectos Principales

Taurine supplementation reduced systolic blood pressure by 10 mmHg (p=0.001).

Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity improved by 0.5 m/s (p=0.01).

Plasma hydrogen sulfide levels increased by 45 μmol/L (p=0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Berberine and Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), Change in plasma hydrogen sulfide levels after taurine supplementation, Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Berberine

Primary outcomes

  • Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)
  • Change in plasma hydrogen sulfide levels after taurine supplementation
  • Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

39

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Cardiovascular Risk

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

Berberine → Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

Berberine → Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation

Berberine → Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation

Berberine → Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Systolic blood pressure

Berberine → Systolic blood pressure

Berberine → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Taurine led to a significant reduction in systolic BP by 10 mmHg.
  • Plasma taurine levels increased by 30 μmol/L after supplementation.
  • No significant changes were observed in the placebo group.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients experiencing hypertension related to diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to non-diabetic populations.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • The study did not explore potential side effects of taurine supplementation.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The duration of supplementation was not specified, which could affect outcomes.
  • The study did not assess long-term effects of taurine supplementation.

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This study contributes to evidence on Berberine and Cardiovascular Outcomes, Berberine and Change in plasma hydrogen sulfide levels after taurine supplementation.

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Does Berberine improve brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (bapwv)?

Emerging Evidence

Berberine appears to improve Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

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  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Berberine improve change in plasma hydrogen sulfide levels after taurine supplementation?

Emerging Evidence

Berberine appears to improve Change in plasma hydrogen sulfide levels after taurine supplementation.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Change in plasma hydrogen sulfide levels after taurine supplementation

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Berberine improve change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation?

Emerging Evidence

Berberine appears to improve Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Change in plasma taurine levels after taurine supplementation

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Berberine improve systolic blood pressure?

Emerging Evidence

Berberine appears to improve Systolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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