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Every entry follows the same shape: what is happening, the mechanism, and the recommendation.
Scope
Supplement × Supplement
Last verified
June 4, 2026
SynergyEmerging evidence
What is happening. Taurine may complement endurance, osmotic balance, and excitation-contraction support.
Mechanism. Complementary nitric oxide, calcium-handling, and osmoregulatory effects.
Recommendation. Reasonable pre-workout pairing at standard doses.
Stack Score
How it moves the number.
Effect on the composite score
If both Citrulline Malate and Taurine are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
The full algorithm, the clamping rules, and four worked stacks are at /methodology/stack-score.
SourcesSources, by evidence tier.
Every claim on this page is cited. PMIDs link straight to PubMed.
Reference material
1- 1Perez-Guisado J et al. Citrulline malate performance. JSCR. 2010.Needs sourceNo link