The Claim
Daily supplementation with Centrum Silver multivitamin-mineral for three years in adults aged 65 and older results in a statistically significant improvement in global cognitive function, with a mean increase of 0.07 standard deviations compared to placebo.
What the research says
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In adults aged 65 and older, taking Centrum Silver daily for three years leads to a small but statistically detectable improvement in overall cognitive function compared to taking a placebo.
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Daily supplementation with Centrum Silver multivitamin-mineral for three years in adults aged 65 and older leads to a statistically significant improvement in global cognitive function, with a mean increase of 0.07 standard deviations compared to placebo, suggesting a potential protective effect against age-related cognitive decline in this population.
Taking a daily multivitamin fills gaps in key vitamins and minerals that are low in older adults, which helps brain cells produce energy more efficiently, protects them from damage caused by natural wear and tear, and keeps communication between brain cells working properly, leading to better memory and thinking over time.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: a randomized clinical trial
Taking a daily Centrum Silver vitamin for three years helped older adults think and remember slightly better than those who took a placebo—like being 1.8 years younger in brain function.
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