Taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks, has been linked to leukemia cell growth. New research suggests targeting taurine uptake for leukemia treatment strategies.

Taurine was found to “significantly accelerate disease progression” in a new study of the supplement, commonly given to chemotherapy patients

It may be time to watch your energy drink intake—and not because of caffeine. Taurine, a common ingredient found in many popular energy drinks has been linked to the progression of leukemia, according to a new study published in Nature.