Published on: 2025-07-04 08:06:24
A common energy drink ingredient could be leading blood cancer cells to grow and multiply, according to a new study by researchers in New York. The study, published in the journal Nature, found that taurine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in drinks like Red Bull and Celsius, may act as a fuel source for leukaemia cells, making the disease more aggressive. Researchers from the University of Rochester warned consumers to be cautious, especially as taurine is commonly used in energy drink
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