There may not be a fountain of youth, but new research shows taking a daily multivitamin could slow down the aging process. According to a report by Fox News, a study by scientists at Mass General Brigham in Boston found that the biological aging of healthy adults with an average age of 70 who took a multivitamin every day for two years slowed down by about four months. Biological aging refers to the pace of aging on a cellular level.
The article explains how “the researchers analyzed blood samples taken from the participants at three points during the study, looking at five biomarkers known as ‘epigenetic clocks’ that measure age-related changes to DNA.”
While it’s not yet clear which ingredients in the multivitamin are responsible for the aging slowdown, doctors say this is promising news.
One expert noted, “This study opens the door to learning more about accessible, safe interventions that contribute to healthier, higher-quality aging.”
Future studies may investigate other potential benefits of daily multivitamins, such as improvements in cognitive function and reduced cancer risk.
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