Daily Multivitamin May Slow Aging by Four Months, Study Finds

Taking a daily multivitamin could slow the body’s biological clock and contribute to a healthier ageing process, a new study suggests. In a two-year trial, participants who took a daily multivitamin aged about four months less biologically than those on a placebo. The measurement looked at five epigenetic clocks—specific DNA sites whose changes reflect ageing—with blood samples taken at the start, after one year, and after two years. Compared with the control group, those in the multivitamin group showed slower changes in all five clocks, translating to roughly four months less biological ageing over the two-year period.

The trial involved 958 healthy adults with an average chronological age of 70. By examining the five DNA targets, researchers found consistent slowing of ageing signals in the multivitamin group across the study period. These results were published in Nature Medicine.

Lead author said, “A lot of people take a multivitamin without necessarily knowing any benefits from taking it, so the more we can learn about its potential health benefits, the better. This study opens the door to learning more about accessible, safe interventions that contribute to healthier, higher-quality ageing.” While the findings are encouraging, experts caution that a vitamin routine is no substitute for a balanced diet, and the results do not directly equate to longer life or reduced disease risk. Previous studies on multivitamins have yielded mixed outcomes, underscoring the need for further research to confirm and extend these observations.

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