Taurine supplementation extends healthspan and lifespan in monkeys and mice

Taurine supplementation was examined as a candidate intervention for age-related decline in mammalian healthspan and survival. This report, presented as a high-profile science news item and seed citation, described work in mice and monkeys suggesting that taurine availability may influence metabolic resilience, tissue maintenance, and markers of biological aging. The underlying studies reportedly combined longitudinal biomarker profiling with functional readouts such as body composition, exercise capacity, and immune-related measures. The piece emphasized that the observed associations were not limited to a single organ system and that taurine deficiency might reflect a broader aging-related shift in amino acid homeostasis. Because the article served primarily as a literature wire item, it framed the findings as provocative rather than definitive and highlighted the need for replication, mechanistic clarification, and human studies. The report contributed to renewed interest in taurine as a possible modulator of aging biology rather than merely a benign dietary supplement.