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Vitamin D Boosts Longevity, Slowing Aging by Three Years

6/4/2025

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A groundbreaking four-year study reveals that daily vitamin D supplementation of 2,000 IU can slow down cellular aging, reducing telomere shortening by nearly three years in healthy older adults. This remarkable effect is particularly pronounced in those under 64, although the study emphasizes the need for further research to establish a definitive cause-and-effect relationship.

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A groundbreaking four-year study reveals that daily vitamin D supplementation of 2,000 IU can slow down cellular aging, reducing telomere shortening by nearly three years in healthy older adults. This remarkable effect is particularly pronounced in those under 64, although the study emphasizes the need for further research to establish a definitive cause-and-effect relationship.