Taurine - a supplement for longevity?

Опубликовано: 12 Июль 2026
на канале: The Sheekey Science Show
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Today we’ll spill the T on taurine. You’ll learn that it is an unusual Amino-acid, that is Used not for proteins but has other Responsibilities. From their we’ll look at this recent INvestigation that found taurine supplementation Extended lifespan in some models and delays aging.

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TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 00:00
What is taurine - 00:30
Taurine and aging - 03:25
Thoughts - 07:00

References:
https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-01... - Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Taurine linked with healthy aging - https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adi3025
Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging - https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abn9257
Taurine, energy drinks, and neuroendocrine effects - https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.83a.15050
https://books.google.co.jp/books?hl=e...

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