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Centrum Men's Multivitamin
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Men's Multivitamin

America's most popular multivitamin. America's cheapest ingredient forms. 50mg magnesium oxide absorbs about 2mg. Zinc oxide, synthetic vitamin E, cyanocobalamin. Doctors recommend it because they don't study supplement bioavailability.

5.0/10
DECENT

The most popular men's multi in America. Also uses the cheapest ingredient forms in America. Magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, synthetic vitamin E. Your doctor recommends it because they don't know about forms.

11 ingredientsTablets120 servings
We'd look at alternatives
Evidence
3.0
Dosing
5.0
Synergy
5.0
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Whenmorning

B-vitamins for energy. With breakfast.

Foodwith food

Fat-soluble vitamins and minerals absorb better with food.

SafetyAll clear
ResearchStrong evidence

Centrum has been in clinical trials. But form-specific absorption research shows poor bioavailability.

What We Like

  • Available literally everywhere.
  • 4-month supply per bottle.
  • Vitamin D3 at 1000 IU is adequate.
  • Recognized and trusted brand.

Watch Out For

  • Magnesium oxide absorbs at 4%.
  • Zinc oxide is poorly absorbed.
  • Synthetic dl-alpha vitamin E (worst form).
  • Cyanocobalamin needs conversion.
  • Sodium selenate is an inferior selenium form.
  • Lycopene at 300mcg is decoration.

What We Analyzed

Men's Multivitamin Supplement Facts

Verified Supplement Facts

Every dose checked against clinical research

We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.

11 ingredients analyzed9 underdosed

Source: Official product page

Ingredient Breakdown

2 adequate9 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Vitamin A10.0

Retinyl Acetate + Beta-Carotene

750 mcgADEQUATE
83%
750 mcg

of 900mcg

ADEQUATE
83%
Vitamin C10.0

Ascorbic Acid

90 mgUNDERDOSED
18%
90 mg

of 500mg

UNDERDOSED
18%
Vitamin D310.0

Cholecalciferol

25 mcgUNDERDOSED
25%
25 mcg

of 4000IU

UNDERDOSED
25%
Vitamin E10.0

dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate

15 mgUNDERDOSED
11%
15 mg

of 200IU

UNDERDOSED
11%
Vitamin K10.0

Phytonadione

30 mcgUNDERDOSED
25%
30 mcg

of 120mcg

UNDERDOSED
25%
Vitamin B6

Pyridoxine HCl

3 mgUNDERDOSED
30%
3 mg

of 10mg

UNDERDOSED
30%
Vitamin B1210.0

Cyanocobalamin

12 mcgUNDERDOSED
1%
12 mcg

of 1000mcg

UNDERDOSED
1%
Magnesium10.0

Magnesium Oxide

50 mgUNDERDOSED
13%
50 mg

of 400mg

UNDERDOSED
13%
In our database (click to learn more) Not yet reviewed

Our Analysis

Best For

People who want the most popular, recognizable multivitamin.Budget buyers at pharmacies.

Skip This If

Anyone who researches ingredient forms.People wanting actual nutritional impact.

Time to Feel

Debatable given absorption issues.

Value

FAIR

How to take: No cycling needed.

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