Taurine deficiency in dogs eating grain-free foods has received growing attention. This was triggered by an observed correlation between dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), response to taurine, and feeding ...

The amino acid taurine appears to improve health and extend the lifespan of worms, mice and monkeys, according to a new study, though further research is needed to confirm whether it can do the same ...

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A new study by a team of researchers at the State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, China Agricultural University in Beijing, has demonstrated that taurine significantly promotes protein ...

A nutrient produced by animals including humans could be the key to a longer and healthier life, according to a new study. The purpose of the study published on Thursday in the journal Science was to ...

Dogs fed "grain free" food based on peas, lentils or potatoes are developing an unusual condition that can cause an enlarged heart, the Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday. Subscribe to read ...

Taurine is an amino acid that helps with bodily functions, including those of the digestive, cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. It’s considered a semi-essential (or conditionally ...