Evidence Level
Moderate
Taurine gained significant scientific attention after the 2023 Singh et al. paper in Science demonstrated that taurine deficiency is a driver of aging, and supplementation extended lifespan in mice while improving healthspan markers in monkeys. Prior evidence already supported cardiovascular benefits (blood pressure, lipid profiles) and exercise performance. Taurine is abundant in energy drinks (1-2 g per can), contributing to their non-caffeine effects. The Science paper has reinvigorated interest in taurine as a longevity supplement.