Multivitamins May Slow Aging, Study Finds

A new study conducted by Mass General Brigham hospital in Boston, USA, suggests that daily multivitamin consumption may contribute to slowing the aging process. Research involving nearly 1,000 participants around the age of 70 indicated that those taking a daily multivitamin for two years exhibited approximately four months less DNA damage compared to their peers not taking vitamins. This finding implies a potential for winding back the biological clock, where biological aging is measured by medical readings being lower than average for one's age.

The study utilized five tests to assess age-related DNA damage, which naturally accumulates and is linked to declining health. Results showed that participants who took multivitamins displayed slower signs of aging on two of the five genetic clocks employed in the research, a benefit not observed in the placebo group. Despite these findings, some independent researchers caution that the benefits observed are extremely small. They suggest prioritizing a diet rich in fruits and vegetables over vitamin supplements.