The previous study on taurine was cross-sectional in design, meaning that it collected data from animals of different ages at a single point in time; the new research took samples from the same individuals over time.
The results, they note, “yield a more complex picture” than previously thought, and the effectiveness of taurine supplements for longevity likely depends on a range of individual factors.
Below, all you need to know about taurine.
“Now, if someone got tested and they were low on taurine or any of the other amino acids,” Zumpano added, “then I may recommend a supplementation trial, or a diet change that would better support those amino acids.”
