Taurine may be a key to longer and healthier life

A deficiency of taurine - a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods - is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world. The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the aging process in worms, mice, and monkeys and can even extend the healthy lifespans of middle-aged mice by up to 12%.
Source: World Pharma News - Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news