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Posted on 05/17/2025 7:41:26 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
A common energy drink ingredient has been linked to the progression of the blood cancer leukemia, prompting researchers to voice concerns about the consumption of those beverages.
Taurine — an amino acid that occurs naturally in proteins like meat and fish — is a common ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull. As the Mayo Clinic explains it can help balance fluids, salts and minerals.
But according to research published in Nature, taurine may promote leukaemogenesis — the development of leukemia cells — and “identifies taurine as a key regulator of myeloid malignancies,” which, like leukemia, are cancers that begin in the blood.
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Don’t body builders use a lot of taurine?
I used to work with a guy a long time ago that used to drink at least five cans of monster drinks every day
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Same here..young guy. Too bad.
I’m not sure
Mine was in his 50s
More,and more I’m seeing negative stories about supplements come out. A lot of folks push supp,iments online, claiming to be health gurus, but there is a very real possibi,ity that being unstudied the way they are, some supplements might be really bad for certain people- but you don’t see the self professed gurus issuing warnings. For instance, one supp.iment might be good for a certain thing, but u beknownst to gurus, i5 might also interact with certain mods, or affect certain health conditions negatively. Folks read the blogs and think that because it’s a natural supplement that it must be OK. But really, no real research has gone into the safety of some of them.
I lost count of how many thousands of dollars I spent “chasing health”- 2ho knows what famage I might have done not knowing the risks of “natural” products?
I take taurine supplements daily.
Taurine is very well regarded and considered to be safe in the longevity community.
This sounds like a tiny part of the population has a gene out of joint. Or maybe the drink itself creates some curious interactions.
So we’re not supposed to eat meat or fish—or is it hyper-concentrated in these drinks I can’t imagine consuming anyway?
Taurine has been shown to be good for other cancers and conditions.
Good spot on the side angle in this article.
Me too!
As a 30 mile a week runner for 40 years, careful about my diet and a consumer of many supplements I ended up with lymphoma and kidney failure at 69.
I don't believe, but don't know for sure, if supplements contributed. In fact, it probably was just the "luck of the draw."
One thing I do know for sure, though, is that supplements made no difference and the only benefit was to lighten my bank account.
Unless your doctor recommends supplementation, you're just playing a fool's game taking supplements that may actually cause more pain and which, for the most part, whose only benefit is to separate you from your hard-earned money.
“Don’t body builders use a lot of taurine?”
True, but they don’t last too long.
A simple question that we should all ask is whether whatever we’re consuming was being eaten by humans 10,000 years ago. If not, we should careful!
Taurine is widely used by bodybuilders due to its potential benefits in enhancing muscle performance and recovery. It is considered beneficial for strengthening muscles and improving muscle contractility, which can be advantageous for bodybuilders aiming to build and maintain muscle mass.
I personally always take what AI reports with a huge grain of salt. Because it is artificial with zero intelligence, but rather is dependent upon the data it has available for its use, which may or may not be correct.
AI doesn't learn anything, but the data may be enhanced (which is what they state as learning, is what they really are referring to), but even that enhancement may or may not still be correct.
Eat cows and pigs, occasionally green things. Be happy. Die happy. Ignore food consultants, they are just jealous.
It is clinically proven to help with heart conditions, it is nuroprotective and it is often formally prescribed by doctors. As long as it's taken in moderation can't see any serious downside and for most applications, a gram a day gives most benefits.
I can proudly say I’ve NEVER had a single “energy drink.” There’s something about the whole concept that really turns me off. Water, coffee, and milk for me with a very occasional lemonade or, even less frequently, Gatorade. I try to keep it natural.
Or maybe the drink itself creates some curious interactions.
Exactly what I’m thinking.
Taurine has been around for decades....and, it’s just now becoming a ingredient potentially linked to cancer?
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My doctor now marvels at my bloodwork, blood pressure, and general good health.
Similar for me. 3 cups of coffee before noon, none after. Black tea, one or two, in the afternoon, with a spoon of local honey.
No soda ever...at least very rare. I quit orange juice, too much sugar. Low (starchy) carbs, veggies, and meat. Very little fried food, especially fries.
I believe ‘fries + coke = evil mix’. Many of these energy drinks also have loads of sugars.
My biggest fail...I like IPA beers. Generally, I feel pretty good in my mid-50’s.
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