The study adds to growing evidence that older adults might benefit from taking multivitamins, especially if their diet is lacking nutrients.
New research published on March 9 indicates that older adults who took daily multivitamins for two years experienced biological slowing of approximately four months. This finding challenges the distinction between chronological age and actual bodily health, as estimates based on DNA methylation patterns suggest a tangible improvement in physical state rather than just longevity extension.
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1A randomized trial of 958 older adults found those taking daily multivitamins for two years experienced approximately four months less biological aging.
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2Biological age is distinct from chronological age and reflects the actual state of an individual's body based on accumulated cellular changes like DNA methylation patterns.
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3The study suggests that while a small degree, regular supplementation may help slow down markers associated with accelerated bodily decline in older adults.
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A randomized study of 958 older adults found those who took multivitamins daily for two years experienced slowed biological aging by about four months.
— (NBC News)While chronological age is based on how long a person has lived, estimates of the body's true state are often made using DNA methylation patterns that accumulate over time and affect health outcomes differently than simple lifespan measurement.
— [Rss.stirileprotv.ro]Researchers found taking multivitamins daily could slow down biological aging by approximately four months during a two-year period, potentially affecting the body's internal clock.
— (Independent.co.uk)Taking every day for 2 years appears to reduce some markers of biological age slightly; while chronological time measures lifespan lived, this metric reflects actual physical condition often tracked via DNA methylation changes.
— [The Guardian]This study adds evidence that older adults may benefit from multivitamins particularly if their diet lacks nutrients and suggests a future where doctors can tailor supplement stacks to individual biological profiles.
— (Businessinsider)