Daily multivitamin may preserve older adults' strength
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- Daily multivitamin users over three years reported better functional health — preserving strength and stamina for everyday activities — than those taking a placebo
- The preliminary findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, a caveat the source flags alongside the three-year results
Why it matters: For the millions of older adults seeking low-effort ways to stay independent, a once-daily multivitamin is a cheap, accessible intervention — but the three-year results are preliminary and still need peer review before they can guide clinical advice.
