The Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) is a major initiative investigating the impact of cocoa extract and multivitamin supplements on cognitive function. The study, recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals significant and consistent benefits of a daily multivitamin in slowing cognitive aging. The results confirm the substantial advantages of a daily multivitamin over a placebo, particularly in memory and overall cognition [2]. The daily multivitamin was estimated to delay global cognitive aging by about two years compared to a placebo. The focus now shifts to unraveling the mechanisms underpinning this protection against memory loss and cognitive decline, paving the way for more targeted interventions.

Source: New York Times January 22, 2024 21:03 UTC