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A daily multivitamin may help slow the ageing process, according to a new study.

\nResearchers found that people who took a multivitamin every day for two years showed less DNA damage than others of the same age \u2013 suggesting their bodies were ageing more slowly.

\nThe study, carried out by scientists at Mass General Brigham in Boston, tracked 958 adults with an average age of about 70.

\nScientists measured participants\u2019 biological age by analysing damage to their DNA.

\nAs people get older, genes accumulate errors and break down over time, which is linked to declining health.

\nUsing five different “genetic clocks” to estimate biological ageing, the researchers found that people who took daily multivitamins showed slower ageing on two of the tests.

\nOn average, the difference equated to around four months less biological ageing over the two-year period.

\nResearchers say this could mean people who take a daily vitamin for six years might effectively wind back their biological clock by about a year.

\nLead researcher Howard Sasso said many people already take supplements without knowing if they actually help.

\nHe explained: “A lot of people take a multivitamin without necessarily knowing any benefits from taking it, so the more we can learn about them, the better.

\n“It was exciting to see benefits of a multivitamin linked with markers of biological ageing.

\n“There is a lot of interest in identifying ways to not just live longer, but to live better.

\n“This opens the door to learning more about accessible, safe interventions that contribute to healthier, higher-quality ageing.\u201d

\nMany older adults are deficient in key nutrients such as vitamin B and vitamin D, which can leave them feeling unwell.

\nHowever, scientists remain divided on the overall benefits of supplements.

\nWhile multivitamins are generally considered safe, experts say they may not be necessary for people who eat a healthy diet.

\nIndependent researchers reviewing the study, published in Nature Medicine, said the benefits appeared very small.

\nPilar Guallar-Castillon, of the Autonomous University of Madrid, said: “Stop spending your money on multivitamins and instead make an effort to eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables and low in ultra-processed foods.”
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