Biological aging refers to the pace of aging on a cellular level, which is often different from chronological age.<\/p>\n
BRAIN TRAINING SESSIONS FOUND TO REDUCE DEMENTIA RISK IN DECADES-LONG STUDY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The findings came from a large randomized clinical trial of nearly 1,000 healthy older adults<\/a> averaging 70 years of age. The participants were divided into four groups \u2014 one took a daily\u00a0 multivitamin-multimineral supplement along with a cocoa extract, one took a daily cocoa extract and placebo, one took a placebo and multivitamin, and one took just a placebo, according to the study press release.<\/p>\n Among people who took a multivitamin every day for two years, biological aging slowed down by about four months. (iStock)<\/p>\n The researchers analyzed blood samples taken from the participants at three points during the study, looking at five biomarkers known as “epigenetic clocks” that measure age-related changes to DNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Aging at the cellular level can be marked by DNA methylation, where in some cells it decreases and in some it increases,” Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. “This is also described as epigenetic changes \u2013 or DNA expression.”<\/p>\n MISSING SLEEP MAY TAKE A HIDDEN TOLL ON YOUR BRAIN AND LONGEVITY, RESEARCH REVEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Those who took multivitamins showed a biological aging slowdown across all biomarkers, including the two that are linked to longevity<\/a>.<\/p>\n The biggest benefit was seen in those who already had a biological age that was older than their chronological age, the researchers found.<\/p>\n Those who took multivitamins showed a biological aging slowdown across all biomarkers, including the two that are linked to longevity. (iStock)<\/p>\n “There is a lot of interest today in identifying ways to not just live longer, but to live better,” said senior author Howard Sesso, associate director of the Division of Preventive Medicine in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine, in the press release.\u00a0<\/p>\n “It was exciting to see the benefits of a multivitamin linked with markers of biological aging. This study opens the door to learning more about accessible, safe interventions that contribute to healthier, higher-quality aging<\/a>.”<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Siegel, who was not involved in the study, described the results as “scientific and significant,” agreeing that they should be studied further.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not clear which part of the multivitamin might be responsible for the aging slowdown, the doctor noted.<\/p>\n “There is a lot of interest today in identifying ways to not just live longer, but to live better.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “There are so many possibilities, from biotin to calcium to zinc to vitamin B, C or D \u2026 to niacin and to metals like magnesium and copper,” he told Fox News Digital. “I am personally a believer in riboflavin, thiamine and vitamin D, but further research is needed to parse this out and determine a cause-effect relationship.”<\/p>\n There were some limitations of the research, including that the aging effects were small, and it\u2019s not yet known how they might affect actual medical outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The study population was also limited to mostly older ages<\/a> and those of European ancestry, which could mean it wouldn\u2019t be generalized to larger groups.<\/p>\n The research also did not explore the relationship between epigenetic clock changes and actual health outcomes, such as lower disease risk or greater lifespan.<\/p>\n Additional studies will also look at other potential benefits of daily multivitamins, such as cognitive function and reduced cancer risk. (iStock)<\/p>\n The researchers are now planning follow-up research<\/a> to explore whether the slowdown of biological aging continued after the trial, as well as the impact these improvements may have on clinical outcomes.<\/p>\n Additional studies will also look at other potential benefits of daily multivitamins, such as cognitive function and reduced cancer risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/woman-shopping-for-vitamins.jpg\")
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