Taurine as a Stand-Alone Supplement?

No worries mate. I use magnesium bisglycinate, which can be sourced cheaply (in the UK). Magnesium oil applied topically is also pretty good. In terms of adaptogens, I’ve messed around with ashwaganda, cordyceps, rhodiola and other stuff but I don’t really have much cortisol/stress issues so haven’t noticed a great deal. I usually take rhodiola if I have a few stressful days ahead then stop.