State of the Evidence for Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplementation and Cognitive Aging
2024
Multivitamins and Cognitive Aging
Sample size: 5974
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Patusco Rachael, Srivastava Ankita
Hypothesis
Does multivitamin/multimineral supplementation positively affect cognitive aging in older adults?
Conclusion
Longer duration multivitamin supplementation may improve cognitive performance in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- In 2017, nearly 40% of Americans aged 60 years and over consumed a multivitamin/multimineral product.
- Seven studies met inclusion criteria for the review.
- 75% of longer duration trials reported significant improvements in cognitive performance.
Takeaway
Taking multivitamins might help older people think better, especially if they take them for a long time.
Methodology
A literature review of double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials on MVM supplementation.
Limitations
Heterogeneity in cognitive assessments and treatment effects across studies.
Participant Demographics
Participants aged 60 years and older from the U.S. and European countries.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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