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 ...

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 ...

Experiments suggest that taurine, an unusual amino acid, can extend some animals' life spans, but it's unclear if it would work in humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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 ...

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