Effect of Acute Supplementation (taurine) on Maximal Strength and Anaerobic Power

Effect of Acute Supplementation (taurine) on Maximal Strength and Anaerobic Power

This crossover-design study examines the acute effect of taurine on trained individuals aged 18-40 on strength and power outputs.

The purpose of this study is to further investigate any potential ergogenic effects offered by taurine, under specific conditions, namely that of acute supplementation, as opposed to the chronic supplementation protocols of many popular ergogenic aids, such as creatine and beta alanine. Exercise modes investigated include maximal isometric strength, maximal instantaneous power generation, and sustained maximal anaerobic power output, investigated via grip strength, vertical jump height, and the Wingate test, respectively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• participants 18 - 40 years of age
• physically active or recreationally active with consistent training more than 3 times per week for at least 6 months
• non-smokers

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiovascular, respiratory or metabolic diseases
• any musculoskeletal injury in the last six months
• taking taurine and/or creatine supplementation in the past three months