 Epidemiological studies and recent clinical trials have shown that use of multivitaminmineral supplements has beneficial effects on disease risk in men, including those of advanced age. It is assumed that these benefits of multivitaminmineral supplements are achieved through changes in nutrition status. However, it has never been documented if there are concomitant changes in micronutrient levels in individuals who consume these supplements. Furthermore, changes in nutritional status in older individuals taking multivitaminmultimineral supplements are a subject that has yet to be explored. 