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Fortune
Beth Greenfield

New research challenges belief that taurine supplements support longevity

Woman taking a pill and holding a glass of water (Credit: Getty Images)

Taurine, most commonly known as a main ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull, is also a favorite supplement of biohackers: Bryan Johnson is a proponent, and includes it as an ingredient in his proprietary Longevity Mix. On TikTok, taurine receives accolades for being “the most underrated supplement in the world” and “the magic pill you’ve been looking for.”

Much of that was based on 2023 research which found that it improved multiple age-related traits and extended life-span in worms and mice, despite there being no solid clinical data to show it had the same benefits in humans. 

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