According to recent studies, taurine, an ingredient in most energy drinks, could be the key to slowing down aging. Low levels of taurine have been found to speed the aging process in several species of animals. Researchers noticed that taurine can drop as much as 80% with age in animals and humans. Scientists have now discovered that supplementing taurine could slow that process down, leading to longer, healthier lives. Taurine supplementation leads to less weight gain, increased bone density and improved muscle endurance. Taurine also boosts the immune system, increasing lifespan by 10%, which would be about seven or eight years in humans. It is important to note that taurine supplementation did not reverse aging effects but rather slowed them down. While there haven’t been any human trials, experts believe that the findings in animals could be applicable.