The path to increased longevity appears to be lined with vitamins. A large-scale human study conducted by researchers from West China School of Medicine and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, has shown that a higher intake of dietary vitamin mixtures is associated with slower biological aging, and that vitamin C may be the key protective driver, with vitamin B2 also contributing to the protective effects against biological aging.
Decelerated Biological Aging
In the years since Polish biochemist Casimir Funk originally coined the term “vitamine” in 1912, these organic compounds — essential for normal growth, metabolism, and health — have been studied to determine their effectiveness is disease prevention and overall health. In today’s longevity-conscious world, the role of vitamins continues to be examined, especially in promoting health and wellness and slowing the effects of aging.