Daily multivitamins may help older adults manage blood pressure, new study finds
A new study suggests that daily multivitamins could help lower blood pressure in older adults with poor diets. Published in the American Journal of Hypertension, the research highlights a potential link between long-term supplement use and reduced hypertension risk. Over a third of adults in the U.S. and Europe already take multivitamins to fill nutrient gaps, but this study focuses on those with less balanced eating habits.
The research, part of the COcoa and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), was led by Dr. Thomas Fischer. His team examined how cocoa extract and multivitamin-mineral supplements affected older adults’ health. Participants with initially normal blood pressure but lower-quality diets showed small yet meaningful improvements after consistent multivitamin use.
For now, the results point to a possible benefit of multivitamins in managing blood pressure, especially for older adults with nutrient deficiencies. The study does not replace dietary advice but adds to the discussion on preventative health measures. With hypertension as the leading global risk factor for death, even modest improvements could have widespread implications.
