Is Taurine “The Youth Molecule” ?

Brad Stanfield

Mar 18, 2025

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10630957/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861323000749
https://www.epic-norfolk.org.uk/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5722716/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8419774/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11099170/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26781281/

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Incorporate 2 grams of taurine daily for health benefits

The speaker personally takes a total of 2 grams of taurine daily through a supplement called Microvitamin Plus, which contains both magnesium taurate and additional taurine.

#supplement

Boost taurine levels through regular exercise for anti-aging benefits

Taurine levels rise significantly in response to exercise, suggesting this may be one of the mechanisms behind exercise's powerful anti-aging effects.

#anti-aging

#exercise

Leverage taurine for DNA protection and mitochondrial health

In mice, taurine was found to guard against DNA damage, promote mitochondrial health, and increase the number of available stem cells.

#mitochondria

#supplement

Increase taurine levels to lower dementia risk

An analysis of participants in the Framingham study found that high blood levels of taurine were associated with a 26% lower risk of developing dementia.

#dementia

#supplement

Investigate taurine decline as a potential cause of aging

The key question raised is whether the natural decline in taurine is a direct cause of aging, rather than just a symptom like gray hair.

#aging

#longevity

Supplement taurine to extend lifespan in animals

A study in the journal Science found that taurine supplementation increased the lifespan of worms by 10-23% and mice by 10-12%.

#longevity

#supplement

Enhance metabolic syndrome markers with taurine supplementation

A meta-analysis of 25 trials concluded that taurine supplementation significantly improved fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels.