This $5 Fix REVERSES Cellular Aging in Just 6 Months

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted June 18, 2025

You take your vitamins, eat your vegetables, and feel healthy—so your nutrition is covered… right?

Well, new research suggests that even health-conscious older adults may be missing crucial nutrients that keep their cells functioning like those of younger people.

The trouble is that as we age, our bodies become less efficient at absorbing nutrients from food. We also tend to eat a less varied diet, and our digestive systems don’t work as well as they used to.

This creates a perfect storm—we’re getting fewer micronutrients just when our bodies need them most to fight off the effects of aging.

A groundbreaking study revealed just how quickly this nutritional decline happens—and how it directly impacts cellular aging.

Researchers recently uncovered significant declines in crucial micronutrients in a group of seniors. There’s every reason to believe the same thing is happening to all of us.

Even worse, the missing nutrients affect our cellular energy production in ways that accelerate aging.

The good news? There’s a surprisingly simple fix.

The research, published in the journal Nutrients, tracked 35 healthy men over 67 for at least six months. Half the group took a multivitamin/multimineral supplement, while the other half got a placebo.

Researchers then measured the blood levels of various micronutrients and examined how well the men’s immune cells were producing energy. Those taking the supplement had improved blood concentrations of several key vitamins throughout the study, including vitamins B6, D, E, and beta-carotene.

Meanwhile, the placebo group experienced declines in blood vitamin concentrations and many ultimately developed suboptimal vitamin levels.

But here’s where it gets really interesting…

The supplement group not only maintained higher vitamin levels cellular energy production also surged.

To determine how well their immune cells performed, researchers measured their “monocyte oxygen consumption rate”— a measure of how efficiently immune cells burn fuel to produce energy.

They focused on immune cells because they’re among the most metabolically active in your body, making them early indicators of nutritional deficiencies.

The men taking the multivitamin maintained their cellular energy production, while those in the placebo group had theirs decline.

In other words, the supplement group’s cells functioned like younger, more energetic cells. Meanwhile, those in the control group were aging faster.

While the multivitamin improved vitamin status, it didn’t significantly affect blood mineral concentrations, such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc.

This suggests that, while we can boost our vitamin levels relatively easily with supplements, minerals might require a different approach—perhaps through food sources or more targeted supplementation.

Though this study focused on senior men, nutrient absorption issues are similar in all aging adults, making these findings relevant to everyone.

Here’s what you can do to boost your own nutrient levels as you age:

• Test your nutrient levels. Ask your doctor for a comprehensive metabolic panel including vitamins B6, B12, D, E, and key minerals. This provides a baseline to track improvement and reveals hidden deficiencies, even if you feel fine.
• Begin a high-quality multivitamin today. Based on this study, you’ll see measurable improvements in vitamin B6, D, E, and beta-carotene levels within six months. Look for brands that are third-party tested and contain active forms of B vitamins.
• Add several mineral-rich foods to your daily routine. Since multivitamins didn’t boost mineral levels in the study, focus on pumpkin seeds for zinc, dark leafy greens for magnesium, and Brazil nuts for selenium. Aim for at least one mineral-dense food with each meal.
• Retest your levels in six months. This aligns with the study timeline, allowing you to see which interventions worked. Adjust your supplement routine based on results rather than guessing.

The bottom line? Your cells are aging faster than they need to and the fix is surprisingly straightforward. This isn’t about chasing the fountain of youth—it’s about giving your body the basic building blocks it needs to function optimally as you age.

The men in this study weren’t sick or malnourished. They were healthy adults eating regular diets. Yet in just six months, their cellular energy production declined measurably without supplementation. Meanwhile, those taking a simple multivitamin maintained the cellular vitality of younger men.

Every day you wait, your cells are working harder with fewer resources. But when you choose to act, you’re investing in cellular energy that impacts everything from how clearly you think to how strong you feel to how well your immune system protects you.

The research is clear. The solution is simple. The choice is yours.

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Source:

Michels AJ, Butler JA, Uesugi SL, Lee K, Frei BB, Bobe G, Magnusson KR, Hagen TM. Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplementation Prevents or Reverses Decline in Vitamin Biomarkers and Cellular Energy Metabolism in Healthy Older Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Nutrients. 2023; 15(12):2691.

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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