Centrum Adults by Centrum — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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This product looks safe

Selenium: 55mg is 137.5× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (0.4mg)
64% of ingredients have research evidence

C Label Compliance Grade

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Selenium: 55mg is 137.5× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (0.4mg)

Label Data

1 Tablet(s) Serving Size

Other Combinations Product Type

64% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A

3500 IU (70% DV)

Vitamin C

60 mg (100% DV)

Vitamin D

400 IU (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.7× RDA of 0.015 mg) 📚 604 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.01mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

30 IU (100% DV)

✅ 1.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 20.1mg UL 1000mg

Vitamin K

25 mcg (31% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 0.12 mg) 📚 273 studies (Tier A: 9, B: 175)

RDA 0.12mg This product: 0.025mg

Thiamine

1.5 mg (100% DV)

✅ 1.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 1.5mg

Riboflavin

1.7 mg (100% DV)

✅ 1.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 1.7mg

Niacin

20 mg (100% DV)

✅ 1.4× RDA — within safe limits 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 20mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

2 mg (100% DV)

✅ 1.5× RDA — within safe limits 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 2mg UL 100mg

Folic Acid

400 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.4 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 0.4mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

6 mcg (100% DV)

✅ 2.5× RDA — within safe limits 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.006mg

Biotin

30 mcg (10% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.03 mg) 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.03mg

Pantothenic Acid

10 mg (100% DV)

✅ 2.0× RDA — within safe limits 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 10mg

Calcium

200 mg (20% DV)

Iron

18 mg (100% DV)

Phosphorus

20 mg (2% DV)

📊 Market median: 99.0mg (503 products) 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 3)

RDA 700mg This product: 20mg UL 4000mg

Iodine

150 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.15 mg) 📚 243 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.15mg UL 1.1mg

Magnesium

50 mg (13% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 50mg

Zinc

11 mg (73% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 11mg UL 40mg

Selenium

55 mg (79% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 137.5× (UL: 0.4 mg) 📚 172 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 67)

RDA 0.055mg This product: 55mg UL 0.4mg

Copper

0.5 mg (25% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.6× RDA of 0.9 mg) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 0.5mg UL 10mg

Manganese

2.3 mg (115% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 2.3 mg) 📚 8 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 2.3mg UL 11mg

Chromium

35 mcg (29% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.035 mg) 📚 197 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 0.035mg

Molybdenum

45 mcg (60% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.045 mg) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 0.045mg This product: 0.045mg UL 2mg

Chloride

72 mg (2% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 72mg

Potassium

80 mg (2% DV)

Boron

75 mcg

📊 Market median: 3.0mg (58 products) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

This product: 0.075mg UL 20mg

Nickel

5 mcg

Silicon

2 mg

📊 Market median: 108.0mg (8 products) 📚 9 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 4)

This product: 2mg

Tin

10 mcg

Vanadium

10 mcg

📊 Market median: 0.5mg (6 products) 📚 1 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 0.01mg UL 1.8mg

Other Ingredients

Calcium Carbonate Potassium Chloride Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Microcrystalline Cellulose Magnesium Oxide Ascorbic Acid Ferrous Fumarate DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate pregelatinized Corn Starch Contains Less Than 2% of

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Use: Adults – Take one tablet daily with food. Not formulated for use in children. Do not exceed suggested use.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Not formulated for use in children.

Do not exceed suggested use.

As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Important Information: Long-term intake of high levels of vitamin A (excluding that sourced from beta-carotene) may increase the risk of osteoporosis in adults. Do not take this product if taking other vitamin A supplements.

Bottle sealed with printed foil under cap. Do Not Use if foil is torn.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Specially formulated to provide a complete multivitamin for adults

Additional Information

Energy Immunity Metabolism Whole body health

Energy B-vitamins and iron support daily energy needs Immunity Antioxidants support normal immune function Metabolism B-vitamins aid in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins

Refers to vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and zinc

PAA044377

Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Made in Canada

For most recent product information, visit www.centrum.com Refers to all nutrients with an RDI

Product Details

UPC / SKU 3 0005 4451 60 6

DSLD Entry Date 2018-02-23

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Centrum

DSLD ID 82149

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

A Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants six months of age or less

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

PubMed DOI

A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

PubMed DOI

A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI

A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI

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