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Can a Placebo Beat a Multivitamin?

Can a Placebo Beat a Multivitamin?

In a study of older men, half took a multivitamin and the other half took a placebo. Which group came out on top in terms of metabolism and immune health? The answer may surprise you.

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Jul 17, 2023
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  • A team of researchers from Oregon State University found a significant positive effect when older men used multivitamins

  • The study involved 35 healthy men aged 68 years or older; half took a multivitamin/multimineral supplement while the other half took a placebo, daily for six months

  • The multivitamin group had improved biomarkers of nutr…

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