Taurine is becoming a popular supplement among gym-goers looking to improve performance, but supplementing with it has provided mixed results in the past. A recent review, though, showed that at the correct dosing amount and timing, taurine can in fact improve aerobic performance, strength, power and recovery. 3 However, bear in mind the studies assessed used taurine in supplement form and the stuff found in popular energy drinks comes with added sugars, flavours and colours, so isn’t particularly healthy.