Centrum Silver Men 50+

Centrum Silver Men 50+

Centrum4.7 (659 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 200 Tablet(s) · 200 servings
Goals
$18.97 $0.09 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Centrum Silver Men 50+ may help fill dietary gaps with nutrients that support normal bone and immune function. Many nutrient forms are not clearly identified, making comparisons with more fully described formulas harder.

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Nutrient Quality25

Selenium uses a readily usable form, but several other nutrient sources remain partly unclear. The mix of forms does not establish consistently good absorption across the formula.

Ingredient Transparency65

Nutrient amounts are stated, making serving comparisons easier. Most main nutrient listings leave their forms unspecified, even where some sources can be identified elsewhere on the label.

Value For Money66

The low serving cost supports value for many of the vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E is a weaker part of that picture, and several other ingredients lack enough information for a firm comparison.

Customer Satisfaction79

Customer ratings are favorable, with a substantial number of buyers contributing. They reflect satisfaction rather than proof of effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus29

The strongest role is helping fill dietary gaps across everyday nutrition, bone health and normal immune function. Its wide range of ingredients does not imply extra benefit when nutrient intake is already adequate.

Format
Tablet
Container
200 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.09
Customer rating
4.7 · 659 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 300 mcgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 600 IUMagnesium · 50 mgVitamin K · 60 mcgBoron · 150 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 120 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
D- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 50 mgVitamin C · 120 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 3500 IUVitamin D · 600 IUSelenium · 100 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
D Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Biotin · 30 mcgVitamin D · 600 IUZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 120 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Phosphorus · 20 mgVitamin K · 60 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgCalcium · 250 mgVitamin D · 600 IUCopper · 0.7 mgManganese · 4 mgBoron · 150 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 120 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 5 studies
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Phosphorus Supportive 44 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Silicon Supportive 13 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Impact
High effect
D- Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 300 mcgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin B6 · 6 mgMolybdenum · 50 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgVitamin E · 60 IUZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 120 mgRiboflavin · 1.7 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 19 studies
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies
Longevity
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitC- PathwaysB EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Folate · 300 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin K · 60 mcgVitamin D · 600 IU
Study evidence
Boron Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Folate Supportive 16 studies
Lycopene Supportive 11 studies
Magnesium Supportive 12 studies
Selenium Supportive 27 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Zinc Supportive 10 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
3500 IU 62
Vitamin C
120 mg
Vitamin D
600 IU 56
Vitamin E
60 IU 27
Vitamin K
60 mcg 42
Thiamine
1.5 mg
Riboflavin
1.7 mg
Niacin
20 mg 70
Vitamin B6
6 mg
Folic Acid
300 mcg 58
Vitamin B12
100 mcg 21
Biotin
30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
10 mg
Calcium
250 mg 52
Phosphorus
20 mg
Iodine
150 mcg 88
Magnesium
50 mg
Zinc
15 mg 62
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
100 mcg 91
Copper
0.7 mg 38
Manganese
4 mg 63
Chromium
60 mcg 27
Molybdenum
50 mcg 46
Chloride
72 mg 77
Potassium
80 mg
Boron
150 mcg
Nickel
5 mcg
Silicon
2 mg 43
Vanadium
10 mcg 43
Lutein
300 mcg
Lycopene
600 mcg
Men 50+
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving provides 100 mcg of selenium, with a low cost for the amount supplied. The amount supports daily selenium maintenance. It uses L-Selenomethionine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses L-Selenomethionine.
Selenium Chemical Form
It uses L-Selenomethionine.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The L form is specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

The serving provides 100 mcg of selenium. The amount supports daily selenium maintenance.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
The amount supports daily selenium maintenance.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The amount is below the stated upper intake limit, leaving room for dietary selenium.

Value80

The cost of a 200 mcg equivalent is low, based on the full serving price.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The cost of a 200 mcg equivalent is low, based on the full serving price.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 3,500 IU of vitamin A at a low cost for the vitamin A amount. The nutrient row names beta-carotene at 29%; retinyl acetate appears in Other Ingredients as the remaining source.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability36

The nutrient row names beta-carotene at 29%; retinyl acetate appears in Other Ingredients as the remaining source.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
The nutrient row names beta-carotene at 29%; retinyl acetate appears in Other Ingredients as the remaining source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

A serving provides 3,500 IU of vitamin A. The nutrient row names beta-carotene at 29%; retinyl acetate appears in Other Ingredients as the remaining source.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
A serving provides 3,500 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The nutrient row names beta-carotene at 29%; retinyl acetate appears in Other Ingredients as the remaining source.

Value100

The cost for the vitamin A amount is low.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost for the vitamin A amount is low.
Iodine · 150 mcg OverallScore88
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a low cost per serving. The iodine source is unspecified; Potassium Iodide appears in Other Ingredients, but its contribution to the total is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability69

The iodine source is unspecified; Potassium Iodide appears in Other Ingredients, but its contribution to the total is unclear. No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific purity concerns do not apply.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine source is unspecified; Potassium Iodide appears in Other Ingredients, but its contribution to the total is unclear.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific purity concerns do not apply.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

A serving supplies 150 mcg of iodine. The iodine amount is stated.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
A serving supplies 150 mcg of iodine.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The amount is below the 1,100 mcg reference upper limit.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    José Ramón V; Mora Mora M; Marino Alarcón O; Hernández G; Josefina Linares L; Urdaneta Romero H; Arévalo González E · Investigacion clinica · 2013
    Case-control study45 participantsBone Health forBoron
  2. Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
    Nielsen FH; Hunt CD; Mullen LM; Hunt JR · FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 1987
    Single-arm trial12 participantsBone Health forBoron
  3. The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
    Volpe SL; Taper LJ; Meacham S · Magnesium research · 1994
    Narrative reviewBone Health forBoron
  4. Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
    Meacham SL; Taper LJ; Volpe SL · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial28 participantsBone Health forBoron
  5. Metabolic responses of postmenopausal women to supplemental dietary boron and aluminum during usual and low magnesium intake: boron, calcium, and magnesium absorption and retention and blood mineral concentrations
    C D Hunt, J L Herbel, F H Nielsen · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1997
    Non-randomized trial11 participantsBone Health forBoron
  6. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  7. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  9. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  10. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  11. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  12. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  13. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
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    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
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    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  16. Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
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    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
  17. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
    Liu CT; Karasik D; Xu H; Zhou Y; Broe K; Cupples LA; Cpgm de Groot L; Ham A; Hannan MT; Hsu YH; Jacques P; McLean RR; Paul L; Selhub J; Trajanoska K; van der Velde N; van Schoor N; Kiel DP · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study4,310 participantsBone Health forFolate
  18. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
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    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
  19. Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
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    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  20. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
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    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate