Yes, but in one case you are adding a healthy supplement and in the other, you are adding a nice-tasting poison. I know what I should spend my money on. 
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约瑟夫
#82
The fact is the “sugar” is shorting your lifespan.
What is that cost?
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Peter Attia’s wet blanket response to the taurine Science article arrived in my email box this morning.
He makes a plausible analysis that supplemental taurine in humans is fundamentally different than the research done on mice and monkeys in the article.
“In general, it’s important to keep in mind that animal data don’t necessarily generalize to humans, but in the case of taurine, we have reason for more than the usual level of skepticism on this point. As shown in the authors’ own data, typical circulating taurine levels in mice and rhesus monkeys greatly exceed levels in humans by as much as ten-fold. While it’s unclear why mice and other animals have higher taurine levels than humans, the existence of such a large discrepancy raises the likelihood that this compound has divergent functions, effects, and regulation across species.” - Attia
Attia writes specifically to the Science article. Not to other evidence of taurine’s supplementation usefulness in humans. I am curious why this article was published in one of the most prestigious journals in science. There must be a rationale. It will be interesting to see letters to the editor in response from other scientists.
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LaraPo
#84
It’s a reply to my question about Taurine on Twitter.
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I don’t like rumors; “some reports”. If he, Dr. Oxmumcu, is going to say something disturbing like that, he should at least provide some references.
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LaraPo
#86
I didn’t ask him for any references. My fault.
Since Taurine affects the GABA neurotransmitter receptors, it can influence mood, sleep anxiety etc. Brainphysiology is complex so taurine might affect in both positive and negativ ways.
“Extracellular taurine inhibits neuronal firing through GABA and glycine receptors.”
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Searching for taurine and brain disorders unveils studies that show mostly neuroprotective benefits.
Can’t find the elusive study that produced Ozmumcu’s conclusion.
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@JuanDaw Yes that is what I find to. Taurine is mostly protective and therapeutic when it comes to the brain.But as with every medicine or supplement, there will be subgroups that have adverse effects from Taurine. People who know about groups that might be affected by adverse effects, should be transparent and go public with what they have found.
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I started taking taurine (500mg daily) 6 months ago. I noticed the following benefits:
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The skin on my face appeared more plump likely due to increased hydration - taurine is involved in cell hydration.
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My hearing seemed to improve slightly - taurine is involved in hearing.
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My walking speed increased a bit - taurine is known to improve exercise performance.
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LaraPo
#91
Great results! What’s your dose?
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500mg daily. I use the powder from BulkSupplements and I put it in water. Also to note, I’m small - 5 feet tall.
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That’s a small dose! The latest study recommends 3-6 g daily!
I am taking around 4-5 g (1 tsp) in coffee daily.
Unfortunately, I believe it is making me a bit more snippy. Maybe too much energy?
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I know that 500mg is a small dose. But I’m a small person, so I probably need a bit less than an average person.
The reason why I’m not going higher at this point is because taurine and beta-alanine share a transporter, so a large amount of one can potentially decrease the other. Beta-alanine is needed to make carnosine, which is important for anti-glycation. So I want to balance the two and not overdo either one.
I may experiment with a higher dose of taurine later. But I’m going to wait because I have a number of other supplements that I want to try first.
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Ulf
#95
Supplementation with HMB has promising effects on muscle strength, bone mineral density and other health markers, but it is associated with an increased concentration of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor. Should this be a concern?
@DeStrider Taurine negatively affects my mood and focus if I take it during the day. I guess this is caused by T’s inhibitory function through the GABAergic system. (During the daytime, I can take a small amount of T before intense aerobic exercise, without negative effects.) I don’t experince any negative effects if I take T at night.
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“Acronym HMB is?”
HMB (Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methylbutyrate)
A common supplement. You can get it on Amazon.
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Vulcan
#100
Theanine is a GABA agonist too. I take both at bedtime and I take a gram of taurine morning noon and night. I started back on it because I noticed the power drinks made me feel great. They had a lot of the calming effect of high theanine low caffeine kukicha tea. Which I do a lot. Probably four tablespoons of dry tea a day infused in hot water, of course.
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