Short answer

We found no direct interaction between Rhodiola and Taurine in the sources below, but they share a caution.

Both have a note about blood-pressure medicines (see each one below).

Rhodiola

What it is: A plant from cold, high-altitude regions, sold for energy, stress, mood and focus.

What the research says: Not enough is known to say it helps with any health purpose.

Cautions

• Possibly safe for up to 12 weeks; it can cause dizziness, headache, insomnia and dry mouth.
• Little is known about use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Medicines to check

• Losartan (a blood-pressure drug): interactions have been reported

In Holitro: Rhodiola (250 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Rhodiola: Usefulness and Safety (updated April 2025)

Taurine

What it is: An amino acid from meat, dairy and seafood that the body can also make; it's involved in heart, muscle and nerve function.

What the research says: A few studies suggest it may lower blood pressure. It didn't improve blood sugar in overweight men, and exercise results are mixed.

Cautions

• Very large amounts of taurine together with alcohol or caffeine (as in energy drinks) have been linked to severe reactions, including deaths.

Medicines to check

• Blood-pressure medicines: taurine may add to their effect

In Holitro: Taurine (800 mg per capsule)

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: Taurine (updated August 2023)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.