Common Supplement Linked to Better Health in Study of 16,000 Older Adults - Newsweek
A study of 16,000 older adults suggests that daily multivitamin use may improve functional health and physical ability over time. The findings, presented at the NUTRITION 2026 meeting, indicate the most significant benefits for those with existing cardiovascular conditions.
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This research provides potential evidence for simple, low-cost interventions to improve quality of life and functional independence in aging populations.
0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new study suggests that a popular everyday vitamin may do more than fill nutritional gaps—it could also help older adults maintain their ability to carry out everyday tasks as they age.
Researchers at Augusta University found that adults aged 60 and older who took a daily multivitamin reported better functional health after three years compared with those who took a placebo. The findings will be presented at NUTRITION 2026, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.
Multivitamin-mineral supplements are the most commonly used dietary supplements across all age groups and may help fill nutritional gaps while supporting energy metabolism and immune function, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ).
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