A study found that taurine supplements helped monkeys become healthier and mice and worms live longer. Mice given taurine lived up to 12% longer than those who weren't. But taking taurine supplements ...

A recent study links taurine, an amino acid made by the body and an ingredient found in several types of food, to the growth of blood and bone marrow cancers like leukemia.

Athletes are always looking for the latest, greatest ways to help them boost their performance. Is taurine the way to that? Some medical studies have found taurine, an amino acid, to help with ...

Taurine, most commonly known as a main ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull, is also a favorite supplement of biohackers: Bryan Johnson is a proponent, and includes it as an ingredient in his ...

The amino acid taurine appears to improve health and extend the lifespan of worms, mice and monkeys, according to a new study, though further research is needed to confirm whether it can do the same ...

Research in animals and humans has suggested low levels of taurine may be a driver for aging, which has led to discussions about whether taurine is an aging biomarker. Now, a comprehensive study ...

If you're a fan of energy drinks, you've probably heard of taurine. In addition to caffeine and vitamins, many energy drinks contain an amino acid called taurine. But what exactly is it and is it safe ...

Anti-aging supplements become popular based more on hype than hard evidence—but researchers are starting to investigate some of the more promising ones to add some scientific rigor to the claims. The ...

Taurine—a naturally occurring nutrient found in many foods and key ingredient in top-selling energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster—could be the key to living a longer, healthier life, according to ...

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A new study by a team of researchers at the State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University in Beijing, has demonstrated that taurine significantly promotes protein ...

The fitness world’s growing interest in natural performance enhancers has spotlighted taurine, an amino acid that demonstrates remarkable potential for enhancing athletic performance. Recent research ...