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[โ€“] MrQuallzin@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Should energy drink fans be worried? Not necessarily. The study didnโ€™t test taurine from drinks or supplements, only how the body produces and uses it during leukemia.

It's an interesting read. There's no cause for alarm, we're just finding out how leukemia cells feed themselves. It specifically calls out that drinks and supplements given to chemo patients specifically include it to help with side effects, but those with leukemia specifically might want to check in with their doctor to discuss this new study.

[โ€“] x00z@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oof. I drink a lot of energy drink.

[โ€“] N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think the taurine is the least of your concerns with regard to that.

[โ€“] TRAHR@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The green glowing skin is starting to get a bit concerning however.

[โ€“] PunnyName@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[โ€“] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

It's bringing love! Don't let it get away!

[โ€“] guillem@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It's taurine and imo it should go on the headline.

[โ€“] mriswith@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The whole thing is clickbaity, they conclude that there's nothing to worry about.

The study is about how the body produces taurine and the leukamia feeds on that.

[โ€“] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

aint it the core ingredient?

[โ€“] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Yep, with the mg content prominently advertised on the can along with caffeine