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Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by labrador »

SketchySeaBeast wrote: post #29
labrador wrote: post #10

The Monster zero Ultra drinks I like (no sugar) list energy ingredients as taurine, L-Carntine, caffeine, inositol. I'm bipolar and they make me somewhat manic, which I like because I get creative, but I keep thinking I shouldn't drink them because everyone tells me they are unhealthy. Maybe not?

Well, "healthy" and "unhealthy" aren't binary. Smokers are skinnier than non-smokers.

I asked ChatGPT "Is moderate consumption of energy drinks unhealthy?" and the answer was no. Moderate consumption is defined as "For adults, moderate consumption is typically defined as no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is roughly equivalent to four cups of coffee or two 16-ounce cans of common energy drinks."

I drink them moderately so maybe the taurine is healthy for me at my age, although excessive consumption could be damaging. "There is evidence to suggest that excessive consumption of energy drinks can have negative effects on the cardiovascular system, including the potential for heart damage. Energy drinks typically contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulants, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure.

I'm under the impression that when people tell me they are unhealthy they are talking about stories of young people who damage their heart by drinking them constantly through out the day.

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by labrador »

strawhatguy wrote: post #17
labrador wrote: post #10

The Monster zero Ultra drinks I like (no sugar) list energy ingredients as taurine, L-Carntine, caffeine, inositol. I'm bipolar and they make me somewhat manic, which I like because I get creative, but I keep thinking I shouldn't drink them because everyone tells me they are unhealthy. Maybe not?

Can't make decisions on what everyone else says. Drink what you want!

You don't believe in the "wisdom of crowds" I take it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wisdom_of_Crowds

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by 2023throwawayy »

labrador wrote: post #41
SketchySeaBeast wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, "healthy" and "unhealthy" aren't binary. Smokers are skinnier than non-smokers.

I asked ChatGPT "Is moderate consumption of energy drinks unhealthy?" and the answer was no. Moderate consumption is defined as "For adults, moderate consumption is typically defined as no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is roughly equivalent to four cups of coffee or two 16-ounce cans of common energy drinks." I drink them moderately so maybe the taurine is healthy for me at my age, although exce…

Are you... treating a language model as a doctor?

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by throwway120385 »

redkinght99 wrote: post #8

Taurine? I've been jacking myself full of that since Middle School! Thanks RedBull! Jokes aside, This feels like one of "Wine is Good for you " In moderation and other fine point details. Not buying it.

The really interesting clincher wasn't the association of taurine with anti-aging, but the association of exercise with increased serum concentrations of taurine.

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by browningstreet »

redkinght99 wrote: post #8

Taurine? I've been jacking myself full of that since Middle School! Thanks RedBull! Jokes aside, This feels like one of "Wine is Good for you " In moderation and other fine point details. Not buying it.

MSM media is always trying to convince people they can live longer if they stick with coffee, berries, dark chocolate and wine — as if those foods needed boosters. And if true I’m quite sure we’d have people out there living to 150…

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by 221qqwe »

labrador wrote: post #10

The Monster zero Ultra drinks I like (no sugar) list energy ingredients as taurine, L-Carntine, caffeine, inositol. I'm bipolar and they make me somewhat manic, which I like because I get creative, but I keep thinking I shouldn't drink them because everyone tells me they are unhealthy. Maybe not?

It's probably just caffeine.

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by valianteffort »

psychphysic wrote: post #7
Blackthorn wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I know I won't change anyone's already set opinions here, but for anyone reading this and not sure what is being discussed: there's absolutely nothing wrong with consuming sucralose.

I personally find what poses a risk to my health (actually my waist line) is if I have one sugar free drink (sweetened) I just crave more. I don't know if the sugar mitigates some effect, or it's purely driven by psychology and me unconsciously feeling unrestricted in consuming sugar free drinks. But I see a clear effect in me. I even tried coke life when it existed to see if I managed it better but it was too short…

Yes your blood sugar is regulated by insulin

Re: Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging

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Post by WastingMyTime89 »

lostmsu wrote: post #28
_hyn3 wrote: post #2

Interesting, so Red Bull is actually healthy?

Anecdata: a heavy (2 x 8oz cans/day) consumer of Red Bull I got sleep problems starting around 34. Can't be sure they are related, but Red Bull is definitely the main suspect.

That’s a high amount of sugar. That by itself can’t be too good.
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