Effects of Daily Taurine Intake for 6 Months on Biological Age and Body Metabolism Indicators As Well As Physical Fitness in 55-75-year-old Women and Men

Launched by TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH · Sep 22, 2024

Nctid: NCT06613542

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