Are Energy Drinks Accelerating the Growth of Cancer Cells? Here’s What the New Science Says

Are Energy Drinks Accelerating the Growth of Cancer Cells? Here’s What the New Science Says

Taurine, a compound found in nearly every energy drink, is raising new health concerns.Jack Taylor / Getty ImagesKey PointsTaurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks and supplements, was found to fuel the growth of aggressive leukemia cells.Leukemia cells use a specific transporter protein to absorb taurine, and certain cells in the body — including those in the bones, brain, and heart — are capable of producing taurine naturally.Research sho…