Effect of taurine supplementation on 20-km self-paced cycling performance in the heat

The detrimental effects of environmental heat on endurance performance are well-documented; however, the efficacy of taurine as a thermoregulatory or ergogenic aid during self-paced exercise remains unclear. Taurine was focused on due to its role as a compatible organic osmolyte and its ability to enhance muscle contractility through improved sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium handling, which are…