Khaberni - Questions about the effectiveness of multivitamins have resurfaced following the results of a recent study that suggested a potential role for them in slowing down biological aging. According to a report on “Verywell Health”, this effect was limited but statistically significant, especially among elderly people.
The study, known as “COSMOS”, included more than 900 participants, and compared groups that took multivitamins, cocoa extract, both, or placebos. The results showed that multivitamins contributed to slowing down aging indicators known as “genetic clocks”, which are tools that measure biological age through changes in DNA.
Interestingly, the effect was more pronounced in individuals whose biological age appeared older than their actual age, suggesting that groups more prone to stress or poor nutrition might benefit more.
This measurement relies on “chemical fingerprints” on DNA that change with age. When these indicators suggest an age older than the calendar age, it means that aging processes within the body are accelerating, which is linked to an increased risk of diseases.
It is believed that multivitamins might support vital processes such as DNA repair and reducing inflammation, which could explain this effect.
Promising results.. but not decisive
Despite these indicators, experts assert that the results do not necessarily mean that taking multivitamins will lead to a longer life or reduced diseases. The relationship here is still a statistical correlation, not conclusive evidence of a direct cause. Moreover, the study did not pinpoint whether specific nutrients were responsible for the effect, nor the optimal duration for use.
Recommendations suggest that multivitamins are generally safe, but not necessary for everyone. The body handles them via the liver and kidneys, and excess intake could lead to undesirable effects.
Therefore, the decision remains an individual one, depending on diet and health status, with the importance of choosing high-quality products and medical supervision when needed.
In conclusion, multivitamins appear to be a supportive option in certain situations, but they are not a “magic formula” to slow aging, but rather a potential part of a broader healthy picture.
