- Liver disorders (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis)
- Hepatoprotection (drug/alcohol-induced liver damage)
- Detoxification support
- Hyperammonemia
- Bile flow stimulation
- Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory support
Dose:
- Typical Oral Dose:
- Taurine: 500–1000 mg, 1–2 times daily
- Racemethionine: 500–1500 mg/day, divided into 1–3 doses
Doses may vary by brand, formulation, or physician recommendation.
Commonly available in combination capsules or tablets:
- Taurine: 250–500 mg
- Racemethionine: 250–500 mg
- Oral administration: Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects
- Hydration is important for optimal metabolic processing
- Do not exceed recommended dose without medical advice
- Taurine:
- Sulfur-containing amino acid
- Supports bile acid conjugation, membrane stabilization, antioxidant activity, and neurotransmission
- Racemethionine:
- Racemic mixture of D- and L-methionine
- L-methionine: essential amino acid and precursor to glutathione
- Promotes methylation, detox pathways, and ammonia detoxification
- Usually well tolerated
- Possible mild effects:
- Nausea or GI discomfort
- Headache
- Rarely: allergic reaction or drowsiness
- Severe liver failure without monitoring
- Metabolic disorders affecting sulfur amino acid metabolism
- Allergy to any component
- CNS depressants: Taurine may have a mild sedative effect
- Methionine may affect homocysteine levels — caution with cardiovascular disease
- Acidifying agents: Methionine may alter urinary pH
Drug Status
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BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
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Rtfit | 500mg/200mg | Capsule | 30’s | Zawadi Healthcare | Zawadi Healthcare |