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Centrum Men

GSK
4.5
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(227 ratings)
Iodine 150 mcg
Calcium 210 mg
Chloride 72 mg
Copper 0.9 mg
Iron 8 mg
Manganese 2.3 mg
Selenium 100 mcg
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Score75
Broad vitamin and mineral coverage supports men’s daily multivitamin coverage at a very low serving cost. The 8 mg iron amount may be unnecessary for people without increased iron needs, while many mineral forms are standard or unspecified.
How scoring works
Quantity:200 Tablet(s) • (200 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity
Energy

Score 75

Broad vitamin and mineral coverage supports men’s daily multivitamin coverage at a very low serving cost. The 8 mg iron amount may be unnecessary for people without increased iron needs, while many mineral forms are standard or unspecified.
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Analysis

Broad vitamin and mineral coverage supports men’s daily multivitamin coverage at a very low serving cost. The 8 mg iron amount may be unnecessary for people without increased iron needs, while many mineral forms are standard or unspecified.

The iodine amount is stated, but its unidentified source prevents a confident absorption assessment. The 150 mcg serving supports daily maintenance and stays below the upper limit, with elemental intake clearly stated.

The one-tablet nutrient base offers practical coverage of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements for daily maintenance. Amounts are generally sensible for routine use rather than high-dose supplementation.

Who is it for
  • Adults focused on general health
  • Adults focused on immunity
  • Adults focused on energy
Best for
  • Iodine supplementation
  • Calcium supplementation
  • Chloride supplementation

Pros

  • Provides a disclosed 25.00mcg of vitamin d3
  • Provides a disclosed 6.00mcg of vitamin b12
  • Provides a disclosed 8.00mg of iron

Cons

  • Many nutrient forms are standard or undisclosed
  • Calcium and magnesium are modest
  • Small carotenoid additions provide limited depth

Warnings

  • Vitamin K can oppose warfarin and related medicines, so intake should remain consistent and medically coordinated.
  • The broad formula should not be stacked casually with another multivitamin.
  • The listed iron amount may be unnecessary for people with adequate iron stores or those advised to avoid supplemental iron.

Nutrient quality

73 High impact

Most vitamin and mineral chemical forms are undisclosed, preventing a reliable absorption assessment. Many vitamins and trace minerals reach useful maintenance amounts, while calcium, magnesium, and specialty actives are modest.

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Ingredient transparency

72 High impact

All meaningful active amounts are clearly disclosed. The supplied data does not include a complete inactive ingredient list.

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Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The aggregate satisfaction measure is supported by adequate volume. Missing feedback themes leave recurring complaints and purpose fit uncertain.

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Value for money

93 Highest impact

The price is very well matched to the formula quality and dose. Each serving provides excellent cost efficiency.

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Report analysis

Goals

General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Folate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin K · 60 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mg

The one-tablet nutrient base offers practical coverage of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements for daily maintenance. Amounts are generally sensible for routine use rather than high-dose supplementation.

Most chemical forms are not disclosed, and calcium plus magnesium provide only partial daily coverage. The simple active list is nevertheless focused and free from opaque specialty blends.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitC Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin C · 90 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin A · 1050 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 100 mcg

Vitamins A, C, and D3 with zinc and selenium provide a practical immune-nutrition base. The one-tablet formula covers several pathways without opaque blends.

Vitamin C and zinc are below stronger targeted amounts, while most chemical forms are not disclosed. The formula suits maintenance better than intensive short-term immune support.

Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Energy
Essential Energy Nutrients
Energy
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC- Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgVitamin B5 · 15 mgMagnesium · 100 mgRiboflavin · 1.3 mgThiamin · 1.2 mgVitamin B12 · 6 mcgIron · 8 mgPotassium · 80 mg

B vitamins, iodine, iron, and magnesium provide broad metabolic support in a daily multivitamin. Energy benefits are most likely when the formula corrects a nutritional gap.

Iodine reaches a useful maintenance amount, while iron, magnesium, and B12 are below targeted levels. Missing chemical forms for many nutrients limit absorption confidence.

Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportB- CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Biotin · 40 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 11 mgIron · 8 mgVitamin C · 90 mg

A broad mix of iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, vitamin D, vitamin C, and B vitamins supports general nutritional adequacy relevant to hair. Most amounts are maintenance-oriented and the unspecified mineral forms make quality harder to assess.

The balanced nutrient spread may help when diet is incomplete, but it lacks the dose depth of a targeted hair formula. Its strongest role is broad gap coverage rather than correcting a known cause of shedding.

Study evidence
Iodine No effect 1 study
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin C Mixed 5 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitD Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB- Formula Quality
Folate · 333 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin B6 · 2 mgMolybdenum · 50 mcgSelenium · 100 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin E · 20.3 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 90 mgRiboflavin · 1.3 mg

Selenium, molybdenum, vitamin C, zinc, and B vitamins offer basic cofactor support for antioxidant and metabolic pathways. The formula is a general multivitamin with limited depth for detoxification.

The relevant amounts are mostly suitable for daily maintenance, but molybdenum falls below a stronger targeted level. Missing chemical forms for key minerals and vitamins make absorption quality difficult to judge.

Study evidence
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
 1050 mcg
Vitamin C
90 mg
Vitamin D3
25 mcg
Vitamin E
20.3 mg
Vitamin K
60 mcg
Thiamine
1.2 mg
Riboflavin
1.3 mg
Niacin
16 mg
Vitamin B6
2 mg
Folate
333 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12
6 mcg
Biotin
40 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
15 mg
Calcium
210 mg
Iron
8 mg
Phosphorus
20 mg
Iodine
150 mcg
Magnesium
100 mg
Zinc
11 mg
Selenium
100 mcg
Copper
0.9 mg
Manganese
2.3 mg
Chromium
35 mcg
Molybdenum
50 mcg
Chloride
72 mg
Potassium
80 mg
Lycopene
600 mcg
Gluten Free Men 18–50
Report overview
Iodine · 150 mcg OverallScore85
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The iodine amount is stated, but its unidentified source prevents a confident absorption assessment. The 150 mcg serving supports daily maintenance and stays below the upper limit, with elemental intake clearly stated. Very low serving cost creates excellent iodine value despite the broader formula.

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Calcium · 210 mg OverallScore65
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The multivitamin provides a moderate calcium amount, but its chemical form is not disclosed. The 210 mg serving supports general supplementation but may not meet higher needs alone. The serving cost is very low for broad multivitamin coverage. Calcium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, so users should separate doses according to their prescription directions.

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Chloride · 72 mg OverallScore56
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

An undisclosed chloride source limits confidence in form quality. The tablet format is less immediately available than a dissolved mineral product. The moderate dose suits general wellness more than substantial electrolyte replacement, while the low daily cost offsets the formula’s moderate chloride dose.

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84 Performance

Prenatal Advantage

Life Extension
<p>A well-rounded prenatal formula uses methylfolate, methylcobalamin, active riboflavin and vitamin B6, useful mineral forms, substantial choline, and meaningful DHA. Its alignment with the original’s broad nutrient purpose makes it a suitable eligible alternative. The absence of clear calcium and magnesium coverage is a notable limitation, but dose balance and value remain strong.</p>
79 Performance

Ladies' One

Bluebonnet
<p>Active B vitamins and chelated minerals provide strong nutrient forms and broad daily coverage. Its alignment with the original’s broad nutrient purpose makes it a suitable eligible alternative. Several proprietary blends and repeated vitamin K entries reduce transparency, though serving value is reasonable.</p>
73 Performance

Alive! Garden Goodness Men's Multivitamin

Nature's Way
<p>The men’s multivitamin covers essential nutrients at an accessible cost and adds a sizeable fruit-and-vegetable blend. Its alignment with the original’s broad nutrient purpose makes it a suitable eligible alternative. Several mineral forms are inexpensive choices and the carotenoid amounts are tiny, but aggregate satisfaction is strong.</p>
80 Budget

Sentry Adults

21st Century
<p>Broad vitamin and mineral coverage makes this a practical general multivitamin with useful iron, iodine, vitamin D3, and B vitamins. Its lower serving cost makes it a more economical alternative to the original. Many minerals use inexpensive oxide, sulfate, or carbonate forms, and some ingredient entries are duplicated in the supplied data.</p>
79 Budget

Therapeutic-M

21st Century
<p>Very favorable serving value and broad vitamin-mineral coverage make this a practical basic multivitamin. Its lower serving cost makes it a more economical alternative to the original. Less absorbable mineral forms and token trace additions limit quality, but the essential amounts are clearly disclosed.</p>
80 Budget

Sentry Men

21st Century
<p>The one-tablet formula gives men broad vitamin and mineral maintenance at a very low routine cost. Its lower serving cost makes it a more economical alternative to the original. Basic inorganic mineral forms and a few modest doses prevent premium nutrient quality.</p>
78 Value

Multi For Him

Nature Made
<p>A straightforward once-daily men’s multivitamin provides broad basic coverage at strong daily value. Its balance of nutrient coverage and serving value compares favorably with the original. Conventional nutrient forms and modest calcium and magnesium keep it below premium formulas.</p>
75 Value

Alive! Women's Energy Complete Multivitamin

Nature's Way
<p>A broad vitamin and mineral profile covers common daily needs at a practical serving size. Its balance of nutrient coverage and serving value compares favorably with the original. Several minerals use basic oxide, carbonate, sulfate, or selenate forms, and the small produce blend adds little nutritional depth.</p>
76 Value

Centrum Silver Women 50+

GSK
<p>Broad maintenance nutrition supports energy and general health with convenient daily use. Its balance of nutrient coverage and serving value compares favorably with the original. Undisclosed chemical forms, very low calcium, and modest iron and trace-mineral amounts limit quality and depth.</p>
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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  2. Supplementation with selenium can influence nausea, fatigue, physical, renal, and liver function of children and adolescents with cancer.
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    Narrative reviewDetoxification forZinc
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    Randomized trial69 participantsDetoxification forZinc
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    Randomized trial18 participantsDetoxification forZinc
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    Randomized trial60 participantsDetoxification forZinc
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    Observational study200 participantsDetoxification forZinc
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    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
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    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
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  21. The Effect of Parenteral or Oral Iron Supplementation on Fatigue, Sleep, Quality of Life and Restless Legs Syndrome in Iron-Deficient Blood Donors: A Secondary Analysis of the IronWoMan RCT.
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    Randomized trial176 participantsEnergy forIron
  22. Ferric carboxymaltose vs. oral iron in the treatment of pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia: an international, open-label, randomized controlled trial (FER-ASAP).
    Breymann C; Milman N; Mezzacasa A; Bernard R; Dudenhausen J; FER-ASAP investigators · Journal of perinatal medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial252 participantsEnergy forIron
  23. Effect of iron therapy on fatigue symptoms in non-anaemic iron deficient women of reproductive age- A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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    Randomized trial164 participantsEnergy forIron
  24. Intravenous iron isomaltoside treatment of women suffering from severe fatigue after postpartum hemorrhage.
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    Randomized trial85 participantsEnergy forIron
  25. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  26. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
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  27. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  28. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
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    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
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  30. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  31. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  32. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
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    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  33. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
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    Case-control study272 participantsHair Health forIodine
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    Davidovici B; Drutin Y; Ben-Tov A; Mimouni D; Wohl Y · Journal of personalized medicine · 2026
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    Treister-Goltzman Y; Yarza S; Peleg R · Skin appendage disorders · 2022
    Meta-analysis10,029 participants36 studies pooledHair Health forIron
  37. Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Hair Loss and Micronutrient Deficiencies After One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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    Cohort study261 participantsHair Health forIron
  38. Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels in Female Patients With Telogen Effluvium.
    Thamotharan N; Harikumar MV; Sundaram M; Swaminathan A; Rangarajan S · Cureus · 2026
    Cross-sectional study100 participantsHair Health forIron
  39. Diagnosis and treatment of female alopecia: Focusing on the iron deficiency-related alopecia.
    Lin CS; Chan LY; Wang JH; Chang CH · Tzu chi medical journal · 2023
    Cohort study155 participantsHair Health forIron
  40. Beyond Efficacy: 0.6% Selenium Disulfide Shampoo Matches 2% Ketoconazole for Seborrheic Dermatitis with Superior Cosmesis.
    Farris PK; Barbosa V; Houshman EB; Kovylkina N · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2026
    Randomized trial87 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  41. Selenium Disulfide-based shampoo applied for 4 weeks significantly improves dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
    Turcu G; Artenie C; Nowicka D; Arenbergerová M; Lazaridou E; Khobzei K; Ataseven A; Part M; Leclerc-Mercier S · European journal of dermatology : EJD · 2023
    Observational study1,407 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  42. A Comparative Randomized Clinical Study Assessing the Efficacy of a 1% Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo versus 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis.
    Barbosa V; Melo DF; Vañó-Galván S; Lutchmanen-Kolanthan V; Sant'Anna B; Leclerc-Mercier S; Reygagne P · Skin appendage disorders · 2025
    Randomized trial64 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  43. Changes of serum trace elements level in patients with alopecia areata: A meta-analysis.
    Jin W; Zheng H; Shan B; Wu Y · The Journal of dermatology · 2018
    Meta-analysis764 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  44. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium.
    EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA); Turck D; Bohn T; Castenmiller J; de Henauw S; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Knutsen HK; Maciuk A; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Peláez C; Pentieva K; Siani A; Thies F; Tsabouri S; Vinceti M; Aggett P; Crous Bou M; Cubadda F; Ciccolallo L; de Sesmaisons Lecarré A; Fabiani L; Titz A; Naska A · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2023
    Systematic reviewHair Health forSelenium
  45. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C
  46. Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
    Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
    Methods validation study201,019 participantsHair Health forVitamin C
  47. Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
    Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
    Observational studyHair Health forVitamin C
  48. Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
    Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
    Methods validation studyHair Health forVitamin C
  49. A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
    Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
    Case reportHair Health forVitamin C
  50. Increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Lee S; Kim BJ; Lee CH; Lee WS · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2018
    Meta-analysis2,039 participants14 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin D
  51. Intralesional vitamin D3 in treatment of alopecia areata: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Rashad AF; Elgamal E; Fouda I · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forVitamin D
  52. Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Alsaati AA; Kaliyadan F; Alsaadoun D; Alzakry LM; Alzabadin RA; Hakami TH; Rubaian NFB · Indian dermatology online journal · 2025
    Meta-analysisHair Health forVitamin D
  53. Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial.
    El Taieb MA; Hegazy EM; Ibrahim HM; Osman AB; Abualhamd M · Archives of dermatological research · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forVitamin D
  54. Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D in non-scarring alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chen Y; Dong X; Wang Y; Li Y; Xiong L; Li L · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis10,670 participants23 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin D
  55. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  56. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  57. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
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