This additive in energy drinks and dietary supplements may cause serious heart issues, study warns
NANJING, China –– What if a supplement marketed for heart health could actually increase your risk of heart attack? That’s the question raised by new research examining taurine, a widely-used amino acid found in energy drinks and dietary supplements. While often touted for its cardiovascular benefits, researchers warn that taurine might actually destabilize atherosclerotic plaques – potentially increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in some cases. The research, published in the Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology, challenges previous assumptions about taurine’s protective effects on heart health. The study, conducted by researchers at several institutions in Nanjing, China, found...
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