Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks, may stimulate the growth of myeloid leukemias. Dr. Jane Liesveld highlights that while taurine is integral for various body functions and assists some cancer patients, its local concentration in bone marrow could enhance leukemia proliferation. The study suggests blocking taurine absorption in leukemia cells as a potential treatment and calls for further investigation into taurine's levels among leukemia patients, noting the rising number of leukemia cases in the US.
Local levels of taurine in bone marrow may enhance leukemia growth, suggesting caution in use of high-dose taurine supplementation,
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