Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent
A new study presented at NUTRITION 2026 suggests that daily multivitamin use may help older adults maintain functional independence. Researchers found that participants over 60 showed better daily health scores after three years of supplementation.
Why it matters
This research offers a low-risk, accessible intervention for improving the quality of life and physical well-being of an aging global population.
Maintaining the ability to handle everyday tasks without severe or limiting symptoms is an important part of quality of life in older age. New research suggests that taking a daily multivitamin may help support that independence.
After 3 years, adults who received a daily multivitamin had significantly better functional health scores than participants who took a placebo. Researchers say the results indicate that multivitamins may help older adults preserve their ability to function from day to day, potentially through benefits involving cognitive health, circulation, and physical endurance.
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