July 26, 2025

Taurnine- Miracle or Menace? - AI Podcast

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks, was found to fuel the growth of leukemia cells by activating a powerful growth switch called mTOR
In animal studies, blocking taurine's entry into leukemia cells dramatically slowed disease progression and extended survival by up to sixfold
Taurine supports healthy aging in animals, but too much, especially from synthetic sources, poses serious risks if cancer is already present
The same compound that helps your cells stay young is hijacked by cancer, making the source, dose, and context important
The safest way to use taurine is through whole foods like grass fed beef and pastured eggs; avoid overdoing supplements and skip energy drinks, especially if you're at risk for leukemia

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By Dr. Mercola

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14871,487 ratings

July 26, 2025

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks, was found to fuel the growth of leukemia cells by activating a powerful growth switch called mTOR
In animal studies, blocking taurine's entry into leukemia cells dramatically slowed disease progression and extended survival by up to sixfold
Taurine supports healthy aging in animals, but too much, especially from synthetic sources, poses serious risks if cancer is already present
The same compound that helps your cells stay young is hijacked by cancer, making the source, dose, and context important
The safest way to use taurine is through whole foods like grass fed beef and pastured eggs; avoid overdoing supplements and skip energy drinks, especially if you're at risk for leukemia

...more