Irish expert hails study which finds that multivitamins slow cognitive decline

The study's results suggest multivitamin-minerals may slow cognitive decline by about 60% or almost two years. File photo: Fiona Hanson/PA

A leading Irish geriatrician has said a new study which found taking multivitamins daily may reduce cognitive decline, gives a positive signal for older people worried about dementia.

The study's results suggest multivitamin-minerals may slow cognitive decline by about 60% or almost two years.