Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Daily oral taurine supplementation (1000 mg/kg body weight) in middle-aged mice extends median life span by 10-12% and increases life expectancy at 28 months by 18-25% while improving health span across multiple organ systems.
For middle-aged individuals, maintaining adequate taurine levels may support healthy aging. While this study used high doses in mice, human observational data links lower taurine levels to adverse health outcomes. Consult a healthcare provider before starting supplementation, especially if you have existing health conditions.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The median life-span increase was 10 to 12%, and life expectancy at 28 months increased by 18 to 25%... Taurine-administered mice did not differ in body length and food consumption... or suffer obvious toxic effects... These results indicate that taurine deficiency is a driver of aging in mice because its reversal increases life span.
Why this rating
High-quality animal models (mice, monkeys, worms) with controlled dosing, though human data is observational/correlational.
Source
Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging
Parminder Singh et al. · Science · 2023
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