International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: May 4, 2025
Taurine
is
recognised
for
its
neuroprotective
effects,
however,
potential
role
on
cognition
remains
controversial.
A
meta-analysis
of
randomised
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
was
conducted
to
evaluate
the
effects
taurine
in
both
cognitively
impaired
and
non-impaired
populations.
Electronic
databases
searched
up
January
2025
according
eligibility
criteria.
total
7
RCTs
with
9
intervention
involving
402
individuals
were
included.
Taurine,
administered
alone
or
combination
exercise
training,
did
not
exhibit
significant
cognitive
scores.
Compared
therapeutic
drugs
alone,
produce
greater
improvements
performance,
subgroup
analysis
indicated
that
this
resulted
enhancements
Mini-Mental
State
Examination
(WMD
=
3.09,
95%
CI:
2.29-3.90).
Overall,
findings
present
do
provide
sufficient
evidence
support
efficacy
supplementation
enhancing
function.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 9, 2025
Over
the
years,
global
disease
burden
of
neurological
disorders
(NDs)
and
mental
(MDs)
has
significantly
increased,
making
them
one
most
critical
concerns
challenges
to
human
health.
In
pursuit
novel
therapies
against
MD
ND,
there
been
a
growing
focus
on
nutrition
Dietary
sulfur,
primarily
derived
from
various
natural
sources,
plays
crucial
role
in
numerous
physiological
processes,
including
brain
function.
This
review
offers
an
overview
chemical
composition
several
sources
sulfur-rich
substances
such
as
isothiocyanates,
sulforaphane,
glutathione,
taurine,
sulfated
polysaccharides,
allyl
sulfides,
sulfur-containing
amino
acids,
all
which
have
neuroprotective
properties.
A
multitude
studies
documented
that
consuming
foods
are
high
sulfur
enhances
function
by
improving
cognitive
parameters
reduces
severity
neuropathology
exhibiting
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
properties
at
molecular
level.
addition,
compounds
repairing
endothelial
dysfunction,
compromising
blood-brain
barrier
cerebral
blood
flow,
here.
Furthermore,
this
covers
encouraging
results
supplementing
diets
many
animal
models
clinical
investigations,
along
with
their
targets
MD,
schizophrenia,
depression,
anxiety,
bipolar
disorder,
autism
spectrum
Alzheimer's
(AD),
Parkinson's
(PD),
Amyotrophic
Lateral
Sclerosis
(ALS),
Multiple
(MS).
The
prospects
show
great
promise
they
potential
applications
nutraceuticals,
medicines,
functional
enhance
prevent
diseases.
However,
additional
research
is
required
clarify
mechanisms
it
works,
its
bioavailability,
evaluate
long-term
safety
for
broad
use.
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: May 4, 2025
Taurine
is
recognised
for
its
neuroprotective
effects,
however,
potential
role
on
cognition
remains
controversial.
A
meta-analysis
of
randomised
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
was
conducted
to
evaluate
the
effects
taurine
in
both
cognitively
impaired
and
non-impaired
populations.
Electronic
databases
searched
up
January
2025
according
eligibility
criteria.
total
7
RCTs
with
9
intervention
involving
402
individuals
were
included.
Taurine,
administered
alone
or
combination
exercise
training,
did
not
exhibit
significant
cognitive
scores.
Compared
therapeutic
drugs
alone,
produce
greater
improvements
performance,
subgroup
analysis
indicated
that
this
resulted
enhancements
Mini-Mental
State
Examination
(WMD
=
3.09,
95%
CI:
2.29-3.90).
Overall,
findings
present
do
provide
sufficient
evidence
support
efficacy
supplementation
enhancing
function.
