Taurine: The Elixir of Life or a Dietary Supplement Hype? A Scientific Investigation

2023-06-08 23:33:38

  • James Gallagher
  • BBC science and medical reporter

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Scientists say taurine, a nutrient found in meat and fish and sold as a dietary supplement, extends life and promotes health in different animals.

It is known that taurine levels decline with age, including in humans.

Experiments involving middle-aged animals showed that boosting taurine to levels equivalent to youthfulness extended life by more than 10 percent and improved body and brain health.

Researchers concluded that taurine may be the “elixir of life”, but scientists have not conducted tests to increase levels in humans.

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