Experts warn common daily pill ‘overpromises and underdelivers’

The study found multivitamins do not improve longevity (Image: GETTY) A new study has cast doubt on the effectiveness of multivitamins, a supplement taken by nearly half of Brits to boost their health and wellbeing. The research suggests that these daily pills may not provide the health benefits people expect, particularly in terms of longevity. The multivitamin industry is far from small-scale, with the global supplements sector estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars each year.

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However, despite their popularity, researchers have warned that these supplements may offer questionable health benefits and could even be harmful..