27/08/2025
Energy drinks don't just spike your adrenaline — they also feed leukemia. A study published in Nature found that taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks and many pre-workout supplements, fuels the growth of leukemia cells.1 Researchers with the University of Rochester uncovered how this amino acid supercharges the metabolism of leukemia stem cells by activating a powerful growth pathway called mTOR.
Discover the surprising double-edged power of taurine—an amino acid that can extend lifespan yet may also accelerate leukemia growth. Learn when to embrace i...