Centrum Silver Ingredients

Centrum is a popular brand of multivitamins. The manufacturers claim that their products help keep pace with your nutritional needs that change with the advancement of age. They produce multivitamins for children as well as adults. Centrum silver is considered as one of the best nutritional supplements as it promotes healthy aging. Different products for adult men and women are available in the market. Let us first take a look at the nutritional facts of centrum silver.

Centrum Silver Nutritional Data
The following table describes the centum silver vitamins ingredients; which mainly include vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that promote the health of your heart, bones and eyes. Centrum Silver Adults 50+ contains calcium, lutein1, lycopene, vitamins A, B6, B12, D, etc. Women over 50 are especially prone to osteoporosis (scarcity of estrogen causes low blood calcium levels and low bone density). Calcium and vitamin D from these vitamin tablets help maintain the health of the bones. The following table explains the nutrition facts of one centrum silver multivitamin and multimineral, citrus berry, chewable tablet.

Centrum Silver Ingredients	Amount
Calories	5 kcal
Carbohydrates	2 g
Sugars	1g
Vitamin A (75% as Beta carotene)	4000 IU
Vitamin C	75 mg
Vitamin D	400 IU
Vitamin E	70 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	2.2 mg
Vitamin B2 ( Riboflavin)	2.7 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	12 mg
Vitamin B6	7 mg
Vitamin B12	25 mcg
Biotin	45 mcg
Folic acid, Folate, Folacin	500 mcg
Pantothenic acid	10 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Copper	2 mg
Chromium	100 mcg
Iodine	100 mcg
Lutein	250 mcg
Magnesium	50 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Molybdenum	25 mcg
Nickel	5 mcg
Selenium	22.5 mcg
Silicon	4 mg
Tin	10 mcg
Vanadium	10 mcg
Zinc	15 mg

There are numerous other ingredients in centrum silver; which include sodium selenate, sodium ascorbate, zinc oxide, sorbitol, dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid (Vit. C), magnesium oxide, dl-alpha tocopherol acetate (Vit E), gelatin, natural and artificial flavors, ascorbyl palmitate, aspartame, BHT, calcium pantothenate, cholecalciferol (Vit D), chromic chloride, citric acid, lactose, etc. These details might help you compare centrum silver vitamins ingredients with the ingredients of other popular supplements. You can check the list of ingredients for allergens too.

Though centrum silver is considered as the best multivitamin supplement, side effects may occur. Some people may experience a negative reaction to one of the vitamins or minerals present in centrum silver. Choosing the best multivitamin can be a challenging job. Here is an overview of multivitamin side effects.

Centrum Silver Ingredients: Side Effects
Very few people have experienced the side effects of centrum silver tablets. The side effects caused by the ingredients in centrum silver include

• Allergic reaction like hives or rash, difficulty breathing, and/or swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat.
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Burning sensation in the skin
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth

Mild side effects subside with prompt and proper treatment. If you notice severe allergic reaction or if you notice that any of the above mentioned problems has worsened over time, then you should immediately seek medical help. The risk of anaphylactic shock in case of severe allergic reaction has to be taken into consideration. You should check the multivitamin reviews before opting for any dietary supplement.

Centrum Silver Ingredients: Health Benefits
Here is a list of centrum silver benefits.

• It promotes conversion of food into energy and helps boost your energy levels.
• It helps strengthen the teeth and the bones, helps maintain healthy teeth/bones.
• It helps in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
• It strengthens the immune system.
• It protects against cell damage.
• It promotes development and fast repair of bones and the connective tissues.
• Helps maintain heart health.
• It helps keep pace with your (adults 50+) changing nutritional needs.

As mentioned above, centrum silver multivitamin is designed for adults above age 50. The ingredients, especially the antioxidants help improve the health of these adults in so many different ways. Chewing one tablet daily with food is suggested by the manufacturers. Pregnant and lactating women should consult their doctors before opting for such supplements. Actually, everyone should consult his/her health care professional before taking any dietary supplements.