Daily Multivitamin Use Found to Slow Cognitive Aging in Older Adults

A study found multivitamin use was linked to an improvement in memory function equivalent to three years of normal age-related decline.
The study followed over 3,500 adults over 60 for three years and found those taking a daily multivitamin had an estimated 3.1 fewer years of memory loss compared to a placebo group.
The memory improvement was maintained for at least two years and was more pronounced in those with a history of heart disease.
Multivitamins are an accessible way for older adults to support brain and cognitive health.
While the study found an improvement in memory, the effects were relatively small and further research is needed.