Taurine in Energy Drinks Risk factor of Leukemia
                     
Taurine in Energy 
Drinks: 
Risk factor of 
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Overview
Today, youth are just obsessed with energy 
drinks. In research, it was estimated that 
approximately 570 million liters of energy 
drinks were consumed in 2023. The number 
is 30 times greater than compared to 2018. 
Some say it gives not only body strength 
but also mental focus. But what if these 
drinks will cause of causing a disorder from 
which you can't recover. Yes, Wilmot Cancer 
Institute researchers at the University of 
Rochester in New York discovered a 
chemical in these energy drinks that may 
be a risk factor for leukemia. Taurine has 
been discovered to be a risk factor in 
energy drinks. wLwewt'.sm kagniociwn emphoarrem aa.bcoomut this 
research.
What is Taurine?
Taurine is a non-essential amino acid that is 
naturally found in some body parts. They may 
include bone, heart, bone marrow, muscles, large 
intestine, and brain. Bile juice is major source of 
Taurine. It is synthesized within the human body by 
various metabolic pathways.
Protein-rich foods like fish and pork are complete 
sources of Taurine. Because it helps with digestion, 
hydration, electrolyte balance, and central nervous 
system function, it is also frequently added to 
energy drinks. Taurine is included in energy drinks, 
which enables bacteria that create hydrogen 
sulfide to use it as an energy source. It also helps 
the nervous and immunological systems function 
properly.
Acute Acute 
Myelogenous Lymphocytic 
Leukemia Leukemia: What is 
Leukemia?
Leukemia is a form of blood cancer 
Chronic that starts in the bone marrow and Various 
Types of Lymphocytic causes abnormal proliferation of 
Leukemia Leukemia white blood cells. WBCs are the 
specific type of blood cell that helps 
the body fight off many different 
kinds of diseases. Any bone marrow 
Chronic 
Myelogenou cell abnormalities can lead to 
s Leukemia leukemia.
Various Types of 
Leu• Akcuete mLympihaoc ytic Leukemia: It is the most common type of blood cancer that mostly affects children. Some 
incidences of this condition can affect adults. This 
condition is caused by an abnormal synthesis of white 
blood cells, or leukocytes, by the bone marrow.
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia: It typically affects 
people aged 40 to 60. This condition affects men more 
than women. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia develops 
when the bone marrow produces immature white blood 
cells in an uncontrolled manner.
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: People over the age of 
55 are more likely to have this condition. This disease is 
infrequently found in children and young adults. Gender 
is considered a risk factor since males are more likely to 
develop this blood malignancy. 
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: This type of 
malignancy is detected in its advanced stages. This 
condition develops gradually, thus there are no 
noticeable signs in the early stages. This condition 
predominantly affects the elderly.
What does the 
Research say 
Daurinbg otheu retse aircth,? scientists uses special gene 
mice and inserted human leukaemia cells in them to 
observe exact reaction. The gene controls taurine 
movement in the mouse body. Typically, taurine is 
produced by functioning bone marrow cells. 
Science says that if the Taurine is naturally produced 
in the body, blood cells uses them for their energy 
used during its production. If there is excessive 
intake of taurine, WBCs absorbs it and may leads to 
leukemia (Abnormal growth of blood cell). Originally, 
research claimed that taurine causes 
leukemogenesis (the growth of leukemia cells). 
However, excessive growth may result in cancer.
Leukocyte cells (WBCs) use taurine to obtain energy 
via the glycolysis process. It is the process by which 
cells break down glucose to produce energy, which 
cancer cells subsequently use to grow. Taurine fuels 
glycolysis in leukemia cells.