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Taurine

10–12% longer life in mice (Science, 2023); human levels fall with age, but no human lifespan data exist.

1/5· Mechanistic / animalEstimated monthly cost: ≈ 5 €

Dose

1–3 g daily (trials used 1.5–6 g).

Timing

Any time.

⚠ Cautions

Well tolerated; with lithium, ask a doctor.

What it is

A sulphur amino acid, osmoregulator and mitochondrial stabiliser; from meat and fish.

What the evidence shows

Singh et al. 2023: mouse and monkey data; in humans taurine correlates with health markers, but 2025 longitudinal data suggest levels do NOT necessarily fall with age. Small RCTs: blood pressure –3–4 mmHg.

Goals

Healthy yearsHeart, blood sugar

Related studies

Taurine deficiency as a driver of ageing · 2023

Sources

Singh P et al. Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging. Science (2023) ↗
Fernandez ME et al. Is taurine an aging biomarker? Science (2025) ↗

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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