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Vitamin D Supplements May Reverse Aging in Adults Over 50

5/29/2025

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A groundbreaking study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that vitamin D supplements could be a game-changer for adults over 50, potentially slowing cellular aging by preserving telomeres. Daily doses of 2,000 IU may reduce telomere shortening by nearly three years. Remember, though, that vitamin D should enhance a healthy lifestyle, not replace it.

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A groundbreaking study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that vitamin D supplements could be a game-changer for adults over 50, potentially slowing cellular aging by preserving telomeres. Daily doses of 2,000 IU may reduce telomere shortening by nearly three years. Remember, though, that vitamin D should enhance a healthy lifestyle, not replace it.