Common Energy Drink Additive May Raise Blood Cancer Risk

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00:00Common energy drink additive may raise blood cancer risk.

00:04Taurine, an amino acid in various foods and energy drinks,

00:08aids energy and cognitive function.

00:11A nature study links taurine to myeloid cancer growth,

00:14as leukemia cells absorb it for growth.

00:17Taurine accelerates cancer by promoting glycolysis,

00:21raising concerns about excessive intake for leukemia patients.

00:25Leukemia, aggressive blood cancers,

00:27with subtypes like AML, CML, and MDS,

00:32are difficult to treat.

00:34A study identified a metabolic vulnerability involving taurine

00:37transported by the SLC6A6 gene.

00:41Blocking taurine uptake suppressed leukemia growth,

00:44highlighting a promising treatment target.

00:46Taurine aids leukemia cells by altering metabolism for growth,

00:50previously understated.

00:52While known for benefits like mental alertness,

00:55excessive intake from supplements and energy drinks

00:58may fuel leukemia cell growth,

01:01warranting caution.

01:02Jane Liesveld highlights caution with taurine supplements,

01:06noting potential harm in leukemia due to increased taurine in bone marrow.

01:11Researchers urge careful evaluation

01:13before recommending taurine to patients,

01:16emphasizing future studies on safety and impact.

01:19taurine's role in leukemia growth challenges previous assumptions.

01:24Excessive intake may aid cancer cell growth,

01:28necessitating caution for patients.

01:30This discovery offers new treatment avenues,

01:33targeting taurine uptake,

01:35crucial for safer therapies,

01:37and supplement guidelines.