A study published this week in the journal Science points out the role that taurine could play in this regard. Taurine is a semi-essential micronutrient produced by our body and we can also obtain through the diet.
The next step is to investigate what happens in humans, says researcher Vijay Yadav. Experts warn that these results in no case are an invitation to consume products rich in taurin like some energy drinks, like energy drinks. The study "is very interesting" and "associates a component of the diet with a healthy life span"; says one expert.