Study Finds Daily Multivitamins Do Not Extend Lifespan
Analysis of nearly 400,000 healthy adults over 20 years shows no mortality benefit from multivitamin use.
Overview
- Daily multivitamin users had a 4% higher mortality risk compared to non-users.
- No reduction in death rates from cancer, heart disease, or cerebrovascular diseases was observed.
- Researchers emphasize the importance of getting nutrients from food rather than supplements.
- Study highlights the need for further research on populations with nutritional deficiencies.
- Experts recommend personalized health advice from doctors regarding supplement use.