In this video I spoke with Vijay Yadav, Assistant Professor at the Department of Genetics and Development at Columbia university researching functional connections between human metabolism and disorders. Earlier this year his team published on the role of taurine and how supplementation in a mouse models improved many markers of health. Here we discuss Vijay’s interest and research further.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro – 00:00
Early work in reproductive endocrinology – 01:00
Vitamin B12 – 08:00
Taurine – 19:00
Human clinical trials – 41:30
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Does supplementation with cystein increase Taurine in our body? And does supplementation with cystein reduce the level of methionine?
Great show. Great topics.
Thank you for this – makes sense to me. 🙂
This was a SAVAGE episode. Sheekey is no joke with it; mad respect for her hustle and grind.
I think there was mention of a transporter for absorption of taurine from the GI tract? Would be good to know what the transport limit is, as supplementing above that limit would presumably not accomplish anything.
If increasing the level of taurine is advantageous, but we can’t absorb enough from diet/supplementation to reach the maximum beneficial level, then would need another way. Like shots, or even gene therapy to ramp up the body’s own production.
I’m also curious now, if B12’s only purpose is to help the body make its own taurine, or if B12 has additional functions…
And with the various functions that taurine supports, I wonder if it is the foundation for a whole set of processes.
Looking forward to this one
Thank you both
Wait, cooking liver destroys B12?
Awesome conversation! Thank you!
It would be neat to have the values (and plot) of Taurine levels in different age groups. This would help inform dosage recommendations per age. (e.g., how much do I take if I'm 60 years old?)
We appreciate your work , may I suggest if you do a summary at the end of video in a simple English “ for the normal person “ as what is the result and if you recommend the supplement or not etc , thank you.
Taurine is a key sulfonic acid. Very much the most underrated health compound/supplement! P s. I went to school with Patrick and I've been waiting for a response from you for around a year.
I wonder if fish could have some co factors that help taurine?
This was a fascinating interview!! Tyvm
sheekey I sent you an ig message (request) about a recent study, I would like to know if you think it relevant to longevety! 🙂
Are there health effects in vegetarians or vegans from not getting enough taurine?
Wonderful episode! Fascinating information on the history and research of taurine.
65 yrs female, want to GAIN weight, don’t need more energy, but wish for increased bone density and muscle maintenance/growth. Ideas?
Very useful information. Thank you.
This one is DENSE with content! Thanks for this great interview. Would love a TLDR/TLDW on this episode.
Swapping green smoothies for raw liver smoothies????
Love the history on B12. Especially, burning down the lab. ????????Those were the days❤
When you think you know it all, there is always more – excellent work. Thank you for maintaining your passion.