Study on Multivitamins and Longevity

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A new study from the National Institutes of Health suggests that taking multivitamins does not extend longevity and may even increase mortality risk. The study analyzed data from 400,000 healthy U.S. adults over 20 years.

Key Points

  • Daily multivitamins did not reduce mortality risk in the study.
  • Participants taking multivitamins actually had a 4% higher mortality risk.
  • More research needed in diverse populations to understand the impact of multivitamins on health.

Pros

  • Study provides valuable information on the impact of multivitamins on mortality risk.

Cons

  • Lack of control group and variability in multivitamin formulations limit the study's ability to prove causation.