Honestly, that's a question I've been worried about lately since I know a lot of people (including me sometimes) grab energy drinks with taurine to get through the day. So, it turns out a recent study from the University of Rochester found that leukemia cells can actually use taurine to grow and get more energy by breaking down sugar faster (through glycolysis). That means for someone with certain blood cancers, chugging taurine energy drinks could actually help the bad cells grow, which is so wild and honestly kind of scary.

I've always thought taurine was just some random ingredient that helps you focus or feel more alert, but if you're dealing with health issues like leukemia, maybe it's worth checking with a doctor before drinking stuff loaded with it. Most experts are saying that regular people probably don't need to stress too much unless they're drinking a ton of energy drinks every single day, but it's definitely changing how I look at those drinks. I never thought something as common as taurine could have a downside like this. Just one more reason I try to stick to water most days!