The findings of a new study add to existing research that shows multivitamins do little to make those without vitamin deficiencies healthier.
, released on Thursday in the US, found that multivitamins do not increase longevity.In the study, published in, researchers surveyed almost 400,000 generally healthy US adults over two decades. They concluded that “people who take daily multivitamins are no less likely to die from any cause than those who don’t”.
Wheate echoes a sentiment expressed by the authors of the study on potential positive or negative associations with multivitamin use, saying those who take supplements are either more likely to be health conscious in other areas of their lives, or are taking them as a form of disease management.“One of the blind spots is that quite a few people who are taking multivitamins are not doing it for conditions or diseases associated with mortality.
Ultimately, Wheate says the only people who would benefit from a multivitamin are those who have been shown to be nutrient-deficient, particularly those with restricted diets like vegetarians or vegans.Ball says the risks associated with taking vitamins are low. In most cases, she says, our body will simply excrete the excess nutrients, since most vitamins and minerals are water-soluble.
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