- A study published in Nature Medicine suggests that taking a daily multivitamin may slow biological ageing, with participants experiencing approximately four months less biological ageing over a two-year period.
- The research involved examining DNA methylation patterns, referred to as epigenetic clocks, in the blood samples of 958 healthy individuals with an average chronological age of 70.
- Lead author Dr Howard Sesso indicated that the findings open the door to understanding accessible and safe interventions that could contribute to healthier, higher-quality ageing.
- However, other experts, including Dr Laura Sinclair and Professor Luigi Fontana, expressed caution, noting that the observed effect was extremely small and not consistently seen across all ageing measures.
- Experts also advised that while the study provides evidence for the role of multivitamins, it does not recommend supplement use for individuals with a nutritionally balanced diet, though many UK adults might benefit due to dietary gaps.
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