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Almost 40% of folks ages 60 and older take a multivitamin/multimineral, and, as I have always said, they are doing themselves a world of good, especially if they take half in the morning and half in the evening (that keeps nutrient levels steadier throughout the day).

And a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reaffirms one of the most important benefits of taking a multi: It helps keep your brain young. Folks who took a multivitamin/mineral were studied for two years and found to have better recall of day-to-day memories and improved global cognition, which helps with focus, attention and the ability to plan ahead.

Research also has shown that taking a multi can help lower systolic blood pressure in at-risk folks, and observational studies indicate an association with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, coronary heart disease, cataracts, dementia, and hip fractures.

But it's important that you don't super-dose yourself. Choose a multi that delivers doses that are around the recommended daily allowance, especially for fat-soluble vitamins K, A, E and D, and minerals iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, magnesium, iodine and copper. It's also essential to get a mix of vitamins and minerals from unprocessed food sources like vegetables, fruits, 100% whole grains, lean proteins and healthy oils in salmon and extra-virgin olive oil -- they play so well together. For more benefit, get rid of bad-acting proteins that have been corrupted by your bad food choices and the onslaught of microplastics with therapeutic plasma exchange, see Lifespan-Edge.com/research for details on the benefits.

Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow," and find out more at www.4YOUngevity.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@4YOUngevity.com.

(c)2026 Michael Roizen, M.D.

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