Centrum Silver is an over-the-counter multivitamin that has been age-adjusted for individuals older than 50. Nutritional needs change as individuals get older, and Centrum Silver is formulated to meet these needs. It contains many essential vitamins and minerals as well as lycopene and lutein, which provide many health benefits. Individuals should speak with a doctor before taking over-the-counter dietary supplements.
Vitamins
Centrum Silver contains all 13 of the essential vitamins the body needs to function properly. These include vitamins A, C, D, E and K as well as all of the B-complex vitamins. One tablet of Centrum Silver provides 100 percent daily value or more of vitamins C, D and E as well the B vitamins thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamins B6 and B12, according to Centrum.com.
Minerals
Centrum Silver contains a variety of minerals required by the body, including calcium, phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, chloride and potassium. It does not contain the mineral iron, which is not recommended in older adults unless they have been diagnosed with an iron deficiency, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Centrum Silver also contains the trace elements boron, nickel, silicon and vanadium, for which daily values have not been established.
Lycopene and Lutein
Each Centrum Silver tablet contains 300mcg of lycopene and 250mcg of lutein, according to Centrum.com. They are carotenoids, or plant pigments, that are also found naturally in the human body, and they have antioxidant properties. Lycopene may help reduce the incidence of cancer, macular degeneration and disease of the cardiovascular system, according to MayoClinic.com. Lutein supports healthy vision, particularly protecting against age-related vision loss, according to Dr. Gary Heiting of All About Vision.
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