New York Post By Eleanor Wicklund
A new study has revealed that a “common” ingredient found in a string of popular energy drinks could elevate the risk of blood cancers.
US researchers have found that taurine, an amino acid often added to energy drinks such as Red Bull and Celsius, can act as a fuel source for leukemia cancer cells, which develop in bone marrow.
The study authors have since warned consumers to exercise caution when consuming drinks containing the metabolism boosting ingredient, which are sold at supermarkets around the world.
“Since taurine is a common ingredient in energy drinks… our work suggests that it may be of interest to carefully consider the [risks and] benefits of supplemental taurine in leukemia patients,” the study, published in Nature, claims…
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