Taurine — an amino acid made by the human body and often added to energy drinks — can slow aging and extend the life spans of certain animals, a new study suggests. Whether it could work in humans, however, is still a big unknown.
Taurine extended the life spans of middle-aged worms and mice and also improved aspects of monkeys' health, scientists reported Thursday (June 8) in the journal Science. The findings suggest that taurine should be tested as a treatment to promote healthy aging in people, the study authors wrote.
