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With tens of thousands of related posts on TikTok and Instagram, taurine has become one of the most popular words in health and beauty
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Until now, taurine has gotten the reputation as a potential elixir of life, which may slow the aging process
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But a new study shows that's likely not the case. A 2023 study out of Columbia University found taurine levels in animals, including humans, decline as they get older
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It also found taking taurine supplements did slow the aging process in worms, mice, and monkeys
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However, it was not tested in humans. But a newly released study from Science contradicts this claim
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Researchers with the National Institutes of Health found people's taurine levels did not decrease with age
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and some adults even saw an increase. Experts say this contradiction indicates measuring someone's taurine levels
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does not give a clear idea of longevity and calls into question whether supplements work
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Researchers behind this study are now conducting a separate one to see if they do
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