Taurine

A scientific journal recently discussed the powerful anti-aging effects of a simple amino acid:

If you’re familiar with taurine, you’ve probably seen it in popular energy drinks:

Because of this, you might even think it’s bad for you. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Taurine is an amino acid that plays many important roles in your body.

It’s essential for heart health, fat digestion, muscle function, and antioxidant defense, and has powerful anti-aging benefits.

It’s produced naturally in the liver, brain, and kidneys. However, taurine levels in your body naturally decrease as you age, so it’s a good idea to supplement with it in order to avoid deficiency.

Taurine deficiency is associated with a number of chronic diseases—obesity, diabetes, liver disease, systemic inflammation, heart disease, and hypertension.

What does Taurine do?

Taurine enhances mitochondrial function while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. The hallmark of aging is mitochondrial dysfunction, which explains taurine’s powerful longevity benefits.

In a study done on mice, taurine supplementation increased life span and life expectancy. The treated mice also had higher energy levels and burned more fat than the control group.

Taurine is also crucial for the formation of bile salts, which are necessary for fat digestion and the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Taurine is involved in muscle contraction and function, aids in electrolye balance, and supports muscle growth.

In human and animal studies, supplementing with taurine improved:

Taurine-rich foods include red meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and eggs.

If you don’t eat enough of these foods, consider a taurine supplement. Most supplements are clean and affordable but make sure to watch out for additives.

Start with 500mg per day, and work your way up if necessary.

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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