Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this study included over 1,000 participants and found that taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily significantly reduced telomere shortening over four years compared to a placebo – equating to the prevention of nearly three years of aging.
The trial, led by researchers at Mass General Brigham and the Medical College of Georgia in the United States, claims to be the first large-scale, long-term study to demonstrate that vitamin D can help protect telomeres in humans. Co-author Dr. JoAnn Manson noted that its findings build on earlier results showing vitamin D’s benefits in reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of advanced cancer and autoimmune disease.
Other nutrients believed to support telomere protection include selenium and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, folate and vitamin B12. To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for daily intake of these important nutrients, see this page on our website.
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May 30, 2025Vitamin D Supplements Help Slow Telomere Shortening Linked to Biological Aging
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Results from the VITAL randomized controlled trial reveal that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten during aging and are linked to the development of certain diseases.
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Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this study included over 1,000 participants and found that taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily significantly reduced telomere shortening over four years compared to a placebo – equating to the prevention of nearly three years of aging.
The trial, led by researchers at Mass General Brigham and the Medical College of Georgia in the United States, claims to be the first large-scale, long-term study to demonstrate that vitamin D can help protect telomeres in humans. Co-author Dr. JoAnn Manson noted that its findings build on earlier results showing vitamin D’s benefits in reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of advanced cancer and autoimmune disease.
Other nutrients believed to support telomere protection include selenium and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, folate and vitamin B12. To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for daily intake of these important nutrients, see this page on our website.
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