VIDEO: Taurine May Be a Key to Longer and Healthier Life (VIDEO)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Video: A study led by Columbia researchers finds that deficiency of taurine, a molecule produced in our bodies, drives aging, and taurine supplements can improve health and increase lifespan in animals.

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Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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