Taurine.. Time to Throw it Away? Two New Studies
Brad Stanfield
Jun 28, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Incorporate taurine from Micro Vitamin Plus for health benefits
The speaker mentions he takes taurine as part of a formula called Micro Vitamin Plus powder.
Distinguish taurine effects in lab studies from human impact
A recent study linking taurine to cancer was conducted on existing cancer cells in a petri dish, which is very different from the effects in a living human body.
Supplement taurine to improve metabolic health
A meta-analysis of human trials found that taurine supplementation decreased fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol.
Continue taurine for metabolic syndrome benefits
Despite lifespan claims being undermined, the speaker continues taking taurine based on human data showing it improves markers of metabolic syndrome.
Recognize individual taurine variability as a poor aging biomarker
The differences in taurine levels between individuals are greater than the changes across a single person's lifetime, making it a poor biomarker for aging.
Prioritize longitudinal studies for accurate scientific conclusions
Longitudinal studies, which track the same individuals over time, are generally more accurate than cross-sectional studies that compare different people at one point in time.
Challenge the myth: taurine levels may increase with age
Contrary to a popular 2023 study, a new longitudinal study found that taurine levels do not decline with age in humans and may even increase.
