Tag: taurine

Researchers Find Taurine Enhances Liver and Anti-Aging Functions

A study published in the journal “Nutrition” suggests that taurine supplementation may help to maintain a healthy balance of reactive oxygen species, thereby slowing down the aging process. When cells absorb oxygen, they generate “free radicals”. If too many free radicals have been generated, the internal structure and functioning of cells could be damaged. The…


Pros and Cons of Guarana

If you enjoyed an energy drink recently, chances are it contained an ingredient known as guarana (Paullinia cupana). This plant, which is native to the Amazon rainforest, is the source of a substance associated with several health benefits, along with some cautionary notes. Guarana is a Brazilian plant highly regarded by natives for its healing…