THE SUN
A COMMON supplement used by gym-bunnies could add several years to our lives, a study shows.
Research in mice found taurine – which is also taken by exercise fanatics as a supplement to build muscle – could combat ageing by extending life by up to ten years.
The study by Columbia University, found the chemical, could also help improve health in middle aged folk by suppressing age-related weight gain and improving immunity.
Taurine is an amino acid that the body produces naturally, but production falls rapidly with age.
Lead author, Dr Vijay Yadav, assistant professor of genetics and development said the results suggested taurine supplements could be used as an anti-ageing drug.
He said: “Taurine abundance goes down with age, so restoring taurine to a youthful level in old age may be a promising anti-ageing strategy.”
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