Living longer is no longer just a matter of genetics. A growing body of research shows that lifestyle, and micronutrients in particular, play a decisive role in how long and how well we live.
A large international study published in PLOS Medicine 1 found that people who shift from a typical Western diet to a more nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating pattern may gain up to 10 years of life expectancy , depending on age and starting point.
While food choices clearly matter, the quality and completeness of our nutrient intake are also just as important.
When chosen wisely, dietary supplements can be a valuable part of a long-term health strategy. Micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, are essential for keeping the body balanced and functioning optimally, including for the biological processes that influence ageing. Micronutrients support cellular regeneration,2 mitochondrial energy production,3 immune resilience,4 hormone balance,5 and protect against oxidative stress.6 Micronutrients help the body maintain balance and functionality over decades, not just years.
Yet despite greater awareness around nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies remain widespread. A large-scale Harvard University analysis7 revealed that more than half of adults fail to meet recommended intakes for key nutrients such as iron, folic acid, vitamins D, C, and E, as well as iodine and selenium. These shortfalls may quietly undermine long-term health, even in individuals who otherwise eat “well”.
As Dr Walter Willett, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, notes: “I recommend that everyone takes a micronutrient supplement as insurance in case they do not consume enough vitamins and trace elements.”
Longevity requires all vitamins and minerals
Many people focus on individual supplements – vitamin D in winter, vitamin C during stressful periods, or B12 for energy. While this approach can be helpful short term, longevity research increasingly points toward nutrient synergy as a key factor in healthy ageing.
Micronutrients interact in complex ways. Deficiency or excess of a single nutrient can disrupt metabolic pathways, increase oxidative stress, or impair cellular repair mechanisms. For long-term health, experts recommend holistic micronutrient supplements that reflect the body’s interconnected systems rather than isolated solutions.
LaVita: a holistic all-in-one supplement
LaVita is a liquid all-in-one micronutrient concentrate providing a broad spectrum of essential vitamins and trace elements, combined with more than 70 carefully selected natural ingredients – including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and high-quality oils, enzymes, dietary fibre and omega 3 fatty acids.
In line with a clean-label philosophy, LaVita does not contain artificial additives, preservatives, or fillers. All ingredients are carefully sourced and dosed according to scientific principles, including insights from orthomolecular medicine.8
LaVita is easy to integrate into daily life: one tablespoon mixed with 90ml of water per day, or twice daily, helps support consistent micronutrient intake.
An internationally published study shows that regular consumption of LaVita leads to significant improvements in blood levels of key vitamins, indicating effective absorption and cellular availability for daily support and improving longevity when combined with a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
In a consumer survey,9 over 80% of participants reported increased energy,3 perceived support of their immune system,4 and saw visible improvements in skin, hair, and nails.10 With more than 50,000 positive online reviews, LaVita has become a trusted companion for those seeking to support health – not just today, but for years to come.
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1 Lars T. Fadnes, Jan-Magnus Økland, Øystein A. Haaland, Kjell Arne Johansson. Estimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modeling study. PLOS Medicine, 2022; 19 (2): e1003889 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.10038892 Cell regeneration: LaVita provides a rich source of folic acid, magnesium and iron that support cell regeneration.3 Energy: LaVita provides a rich source of iron, folic acid, magnesium, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin B2, B12, and B6, all of which helpduce fatigue and tiredness.4 Immune system: LaVita contains iron, vitamins C, A, D, B6, B12, folic acid, copper, selenium, and zinc, providing all the essential micronutrients that support the normal function of the immune system5 Hormones: Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. Zinc helps maintain normal testosterone levels. 6 Oxidative stress: Vitamins B2, C, E, selenium and zinc help protect cells from oxidative stress.7 Passarelli, Simone et al. Global estimation of dietary micronutrient inadequacies: a modelling analysis, The Lancet Global Health, Volume 12, Issue 10, e1590 – e15998 Basis: Dietl/Ohlenschläger: Handbook of orthomolecular medicine9 Representative survey of 1,053 LaVita users, June 202210 Skin, hair and nails: Biotin, niacin and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal skin. Selenium and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal hair and nails.
