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Taurine, Addiction, and the Brain

Taurine, Addiction, and the Brain

Update: 2018-11-122
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This episode of TWOH explores the incredibly complicated research on taurine, the amino acid supplement commonly found in energy drinks. Dr. Kaliris Salas-Ramirez explores the many affects of taurine on the central nervous system of rodents and has made surprising discoveries when it comes to addiction, memory, and other cognitive functions. The effects of taurine appear to be widely different effects based on age, sex, and interaction with other drugs. The theme of this fascinating episode is: It's complicated.

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Taurine, Addiction, and the Brain

Taurine, Addiction, and the Brain

Nathan H. Lents