Weekly round-up: Can taurine supplements slow ageing?

Scientists are studying a supplement that could help people live longer - and the ingredient, called taurine. [View in browser]( [Patient Access](   ☰✕ [Latest features]( [Symptom checker]( [Community]( [Topics](   Welcome to the Patient weekly round-up. Below you will find a range of new and popular topics from across the site but don’t forget you can access even more articles, recipes and videos at [Patient.info](. Featured this week [Can taurine supplements slow ageing?]( Scientists are studying a supplement that could help people live longer - and the ingredient, called taurine, just might extend lifespans by an extra seven to eight years. But don't part with your money just yet. Experts don't know how taurine supplements effect humans. To separate fad from fact, we explore the current evidence for this potential elixir of youth and demystify the health implications of taurine in energy drinks. [Read more]( You might have missed [How to talk to your child about social media]( [Video: How much does PCOS affect fertility?]( Featured video [[ratio]  ]( [Can you cure hay fever?]( For many hay fever sufferers, a first line of defence is antihistamines, which work by blocking the action of histamine - one of the compounds involved in allergic reactions. These come as a nasal spray or a tablet and can be picked up from your pharmacy without a prescription. [Watch here]( [Patient Access]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.   You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletters. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [ unsubscribe here.](  [Terms & conditions]( [Privacy policy]( [Support]( [Sign in](