Centrum is a vitamin supplement widely used to prevent or treat deficiencies in vitamins or minerals and can also be used to strengthen the immune system and to help the body produce more energy.
Centrum exists in different versions for different phases of life, being available in the market the versions Junior, Normal, Select, Select 50+, Man, Woman, Man 50+, Woman 50+ and MyOmega3.
Benefits of Centrum
Overall, Centrum is indicated to replenish vitamins and minerals in the body, but each formula has specific benefits:
| Type | What is it for | For whom it is indicated |
| Centrum Junior |
- Helps in the development of the brain; - Promotes proper functioning and growth of the body; - Stimulates the normal growth and development of bones. | Children over 4 years old |
| Centrum | - Aid in energy production; - Strengthens the immune system; - Helps skin health and production of collagen. | All ages |
| Centrum Select | - It has antioxidant action; - Stimulates energy production; - Stimulates the immune system. | All ages |
| Centrum Select 50+ | - Stimulates energy production; - Strengthens and stimulates the immune system; - Healthy vision; - Bone health and maintenance of normal levels of calcium. | Adults over 50 |
| Centrum Man | - Increases energy production; - Good functioning of the heart; - Strengthens the immune system; - It contributes to muscular health. | Adult men |
| Centrum Male 50+ | - It favors the production of energy; - Strengthens the immune system; - Ensures the health of vision and the brain. | Men over 50 |
| Centrum Women | - Reduces tiredness and fatigue; - Strengthens the immune system; - Ensures the health of the skin, hair and nails; - It contributes to good structure and bone health. | Adult women |
| Centrum Women 50+ | - Stimulates energy production; - It contributes to a good immune system; - Prepares the body for the postmenopausal period; - It contributes to bone health. | Women over 50 |
| Centrum Materna | - It contributes to the health of the mother and the placenta; - Strengthens immunity; - It contributes to the formation of blood and bones. | Pregnant or breastfeeding women |
| Centrum MyOmega3 | - Take care of heart health, brain and vision. | All ages |
| Centrum Cardio | - Strengthens heart and cardiovascular health; - Reduces blood cholesterol levels. | All ages |
1. Centrum Junior
It is especially suitable for children from 4 years of age. In addition to providing the necessary vitamins and minerals for a well functioning and growing body, it is rich in iron for good brain development and in vitamin D which enhances the normal growth and development of bones.
- How to take: It is recommended that the child chew 1 chewable tablet per day.
2. Centrum
It is recommended for all ages and may even be taken by children from 12 years of age. Helps to have more energy because it has vitamins B2, B12, B6, Niacin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid and Iron that help the body produce energy. In addition, it has Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc that strengthens the immune system and Vitamin A that contribute to skin health and collagen production.
- How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
3. Centrum Select
This vitamin is composed of vitamins, minerals and lutein, thus possessing a potent antioxidant action, which protects the cells against free radicals. It has in its composition several vitamins of the complex B that stimulate the production of energy and Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc that stimulate the immune system.
- How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
4. Centrum Select 50+
This formula is especially suitable for adults over 50 years of age, as it suited the needs that arise as the age passes. It contains vitamins B2, B6, B12, Niacin, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid that stimulate the production of energy, Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc that stimulate the immune system and Vitamin A that helps in maintaining a healthy vision. In addition, it is rich in vitamins D and K, which contribute to bone health and to normal levels of calcium in the blood.
- How to take it: It is recommended that you take 1 tablet daily.
5. Centrum Man
This supplement is especially suited to meet the nutritional needs of men, so it is rich in B vitamins such as B1, B2, B6 and B12 that promote energy production and contribute to the proper functioning of the heart. In addition, being rich in Vitamin C, Copper, Selenium and Zinc strengthens the immune system, and also contains Magnesium, Calcium and Vitamin D that contribute to muscle health.
- How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
6. Centrum Man 50+
It is especially suitable for men over 50 years of age, being rich in Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid that favor the production of energy, as well as Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc that reinforce the immunity system. It also contains Vitamin A, Riboflavin and Zinc which contribute to the health of vision and Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Iron which contribute to brain health.
- How to take: It is advised to take 1 tablet daily.
7. Centrum Women
This formula is especially suited to meet the nutritional needs of women as it is rich in Folic Acid and B vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, B12, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid that promote energy production and reduce tiredness and fatigue . In addition, it contains Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Biotin and Vitamin C that strengthen the immune system and contribute to the health of hair, skin and nails. It also contains Vitamin D and Calcium which contributes to good structure and bone health.
- How to take: It is advised to take 1 tablet daily.
8. Centrum Women 50+
This supplement is especially suited to meet the nutritional needs of women over 50 years of age, as it contains Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid that stimulate energy production, as well as Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc that contribute to a good immune system. In addition, it has a high content of Calcium and Vitamin D to keep up with the nutritional needs that arise after menopause and is rich in Calcium and Vitamin D that contribute to bone health.
- How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
9. Centrum Materna
It is especially suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women as it helps to meet the demanding nutritional needs during these periods. It is rich in vitamins B, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium and especially Folic Acid, which contribute to the health of the mother and placenta, strengthen immunity and contribute to the formation of blood and of bones.
- How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily under the guidance of the obstetrician.
10. Centrum MyOmega3
This supplement is especially suited for heart, brain and vision health and is rich in Omega-3, EPA and DHA.
- How to take: It is advised to take 2 minigel capsules per day.
11. Centrum Cardio
This vitamin is especially indicated to help maintain heart and cardiovascular health by being rich in phytosterols that help reduce blood cholesterol levels.
- How to take: It is recommended to take 1 capsule, 2 times daily with meals.
Price
The price of Centrum ranges from 54 to 150 reais, depending on the formula chosen, and can be purchased at pharmacies, online stores, drugstores and supermarkets.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Centrum may arise when excessive intake of vitamins and minerals such as itching, nausea, fluid retention, headache or blurred vision occurs.
Therefore, and to avoid future problems, it is important that Centrum is only taken under the advice of the doctor or nutritionist.
Contraindications
Centrum is contraindicated for patients with allergy to any of the components of the formula. In addition, only Centrum Junior is suitable for children from the age of 4 and the remaining formulas are only recommended for adults or children over 12 years of age.
