Biohackers, take note.

A new study suggests that a supplement popular in longevity circles may not be the anti-aging breakthrough it’s been cracked up to be.

The findings cast doubt on earlier research that hyped it as a potential “ elixir of life ,” after it appeared to improve health and extend lifespan in worms, mice and monkeys. 4

Taurine is an amino acid with a wide range of roles, including supporting immune and nervous system health.

While our bodies naturally produce taurine, a 2023 study suggested its levels decline with age in humans, mice and monkeys. That same research found taurine supplements helped mice live 10-12% longer — roughly the equivalent of seven to eight human years .

The findings sparked hope that taurine levels could serve as a blood-based biomark

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