What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 1)

What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 1)

March 19, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of taurine, a nonessential amino acid, and its implications for health and performance.

I share some new insight on a nonessential amino acid. This episode features audio from: * What Is Taurine in Energy Drinks? Does It Benefit Cognitive or Athletic Performance? * Taurine Supplementation Increases Lifespan and Healthspan in Animals Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.  

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