A study found that people who took daily multivitamin supplements had a 4% higher risk of death.
A new study analyzing data from nearly 400,000 participants in the United States over 20 years has found that taking a daily multivitamin over the long term does not extend the lifespan of healthy adults.
According to a report from Medical News Today, approximately 33 percent of U.S. adults take a daily multivitamin to support their overall health, believing it can help prevent disease and lead to a longer, healthier life.
Despite their widespread use, studies to date have found insufficient evidence as to whether multivitamins are beneficial for longevity.
But a new NIH study aimed to evaluate the association between multivitamin use and deaths related to chronic diseases, specifically cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Additionally, we explore potential factors and biases that may affect our understanding of this association.
In this study, multivitamin use did not vary significantly by race, ethnicity, or family history of cancer.
The researchers found no evidence that regular use of multivitamins extends the lifespan of healthy adults.
In fact, a pooled analysis found that people who took a daily multivitamin supplement had a 4% higher risk of death compared with those who did not.
Instead of relying on supplements to maintain health and promote longevity, medical experts recommend consuming a variety of nutritious foods, including berries, beans, carrots, and dark green leafy vegetables.
