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Is there anything bad in small energy shot such as taurine..?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Is there good: Is there any good in it? Do you mean an energy shot like a needle? There are risks of infection at the injection site. Or did you mean an energy drink>?

Answered 1/5/2019

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