Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over four-year period
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New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that vitamin D supplements may slow aging by protecting telomeres from shortening.
"Vitamin D tamps down inflammation, a major cause of telomere shortening and chronic diseases of aging." "More is not necessarily better." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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