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 ...

Sparkle, taurine, sparkle — it’s your turn in the spotlight. The supplement, found in foods and many energy drinks, is getting lots of attention since a medical expert referred to it as “an elixir of ...

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Taurine, an amino acid often used by body builders and added to energy or sports drinks, may be an “elixir of life,” according to the author of a new study — at least when it comes to extending the ...

The fountain of youth might be in your refrigerator right now. A study from Columbia University has revealed that taurine — a nutrient found in meat, fish, dairy and some energy drinks like Celsius, ...

Taurine, a dietary supplement, is in the news because of a paper in the journal Science that showed multiple beneficial effects in mice (anti-aging, mental health, weight loss, etc.). Normally, I'm ...

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 ...

Taurine is an amino acid concentrated in the brain, heart, eyes, and muscles. The body naturally produces taurine from the ...