Frequently Asked Questions

No. Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Multi+Beauty is a multivitamin and should not be taken with another multivitamin.  It is specially formulated to include key nutrients important for the health of your hair, skin, nails and overall wellness.* 

Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Multi+Beauty contains vitamins A, C, E and Biotin which are key nutrients known for playing important roles in the maintenance of your hair, skin, and nails.  Skin is constantly exposed to environmental stressors such as high concentrations of oxygen, UV light and oxidizing chemicals which can produce free radicals that impact the health of skin. Vitamins C & E are antioxidants that help combat free radicals.  Biotin plays a key role in maintaining healthy skin and nails and vitamin A is necessary for skin health.*

This product contains 2,500 mcg of Biotin.  Please consult with your doctor on whether you need an additional Biotin supplement.  Please note, this should not be taken with other supplement products containing folic acid or Vitamin A.

Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Multi+Omega-3 taste great.  They contain natural strawberry, lemon, orange and other natural flavors. There are no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

The fish oil we use is from tuna and is highly refined.

This product contains 47 mg of Omega-3.  You should consult with your physician for your individual supplement needs.

Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Women builds off of the same great formula as Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Adults and is personalized to better meet the nutritional needs of women. Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Women contains calcium, a key nutrient for women’s health and also have higher levels of Vitamin B6. The formula helps to support energy, immunity, metabolism and healthy appearance. *

For Centrum^® MultiGummies^® Men & Women, based on the recommended serving size of 2 gummies, the calories are 10 per serving (5 calories per Gummy).

Multivitamins are intended to be used as part of an overall healthy lifestyle and can help fill the gaps in one’s diet to help ensure people get the recommended amount of key vitamins and minerals needed each day. Take multivitamins as part of a healthy diet and exercise routine.

Lutein and zeaxanthin, are carotenoids that concentrate in the macular area of the eye and can protect against oxidative stress.*

B-vitamins (such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B₆, B₁₂, biotin and pantothenic acid) play an important role in converting proteins, fats and carbohydrates to energy. For thousands of years, ginseng root has been used in China, Korea, and Japan because of its reported benefit of feelings of vitality and wellbeing.*

Centrum^® offers a variety of multivitamins that are safe to take if you are lactose-intolerant. If you have any questions, please consult a physician.

All our products are assigned an expiration date, which is based upon extensive stability studies. We guarantee the potency of the product until the last day of the month noted on the package. There is no evidence to indicate that the ingredients in the product would be harmful if consumed beyond the expiration date. You may not, however, be receiving the amount of each vitamin or mineral listed on the label. The potency of the ingredients slowly diminishes over an extended period of time, and the expiration date is determined by the least stable ingredient in the product. We recommend that the product not be used after the expiration date.

Omega-3s are important fatty acids necessary for human health, and include EPA and DHA. The body can synthesize EPA and DHA, however, in very small amounts and therefore supplementation is helpful to get the proper amounts.

EPA and DHA are long-chain fatty acids that have been shown to confer health benefits. EPAs and DHAs help support heart health, brain structure, and eye structure.*

Centrum offers a range of multivitamins. Depending on your age, gender, and specific health goals, some multivitamins may be more beneficial to your health than others. To find out which Centrum product is right for you, take our quick and easy self-assessment: http://www.centrum.com/find-your-centrum.

Centrum^® Men builds off of the same great formula as Centrum^® Adults, but is personalized with nutrients specific to help support Men’s health. Centrum Men contains higher levels of vitamins C, E, and K as well as calcium, magnesium, selenium, lycopene, copper, and molybdenum, all key nutrients needed to help support Men’s health.*

Centrum^® Silver^® Men builds off of the same great formula as Centrum^® Silver^® Adults, but is personalized with nutrients specific to help support Men’s health after the age of 50. Centrum^® Silver^® Men contains higher levels of vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, and B12, as well as calcium, zinc, selenium copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, lutein, and lycopene, all key nutrients needed to help support Men’s health after the age of 50.*

Each Centrum^® Silver^® tablet has a smooth, clear outer coating that makes it easy to swallow.

No. Both Centrum^® MultiGummies and Centrum^® VitaMints^® meet the FDA definition of gluten-free.

Centrum^® MultiGummies^® is a multivitamin. Therefore, this product should not be taken with other products containing vitamin A or folic acid. We always recommend that you check with your healthcare professional about the best dietary supplement regimen for you to follow.

Due to use of plant-based colors, gummy appearance may darken over time. The product will maintain its potency through the expiration date.

Please consult with your health professional before taking Centrum^® MultiGummies^® or Centrum^® VitaMints^® with any medications.

Centrum^® MultiGummies^® use natural sources to provide color.

There are two forms of vitamin D—vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. While vitamin D2 is a plant-derived form of vitamin D, vitamin D3 is a naturally occurring form of vitamin D as it can be made in human skin upon exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D3 can also be consumed through supplements. We choose vitamin D3 for our Centrum^® and Centrum^® Silver^® multivitamin products because it is the preferred form of vitamin D.

The upper safety limit from foods and supplements, as set by the Institute of Medicine, is 4000 IU/day. To find out how much vitamin D is right for you, please check with your physician.

Centrum^® VitaMints^® is a multivitamin containing most of the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. Therefore, this product should not be taken with any other multivitamin products. We recommend always checking with your healthcare professional about the best regimen to follow for your dietary supplement needs.

Centrum^® VitaMints^® is a minty chewable tablet that was designed to support nutrition, convenience, flavor and experience needs. There are differences in the formulations and serving sizes of our various chewable forms of multivitamin offerings (Centrum^® MultiGummies^®, Centrum^® Silver^® Chewables, Centrum^® Chewables, Centrum Flavorburst^® and Centrum^® VitaMints^®). While all Centrum^® formulations are intended for adults, you can use the “Find Your Centrum^® Tool” on our website to help you find the right Centrum^® for you.

The mint flavoring comes from natural and artificial mint and peppermint flavors.

Yes, Centrum^® Vitamints^® Cool Mint contains the artificial color Blue 2 Lake. Centrum Vitamints Wintergreen contains Blue 1 Lake. Centrum Vitamints^® Raspberry contains riboflavin and carmine for color.

Please consult with your health professional before taking Centrum^® VitaMints^® with any medications.

Centrum^® VitaMints^® Cool Mint and Wintergreen flavors do not contain any allergenic protein from the 8 major allergens (wheat, soy, milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish). Centrum VitaMints^® Raspberry contains wheat.

Centrum Specialist^® Prenatal provides essential micronutrients for the growth and development of your baby. Adequate levels of folic acid along with other nutrients may help to reduce the risk of neural tube defects and ultimately improve birth outcomes. What’s more, the Centrum Specialist^® Prenatal DHA softgel supports the baby’s healthy eye and brain development.*

Centrum Specialist^® Prenatal may be taken after pregnancy, while you are breastfeeding. A mother’s nutritional needs remain increased during breastfeeding. Centrum Specialist^® Prenatal has a customized ratio of DHA and EPA to help optimize DHA levels of the mother’s breastmilk for the infant’s growth and development.*

Centrum Specialist^® Prenatal provides approximately 40mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA. This is a ratio of approximately 1:5mg EPA. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests women take 200 to 300mg of DHA per day during pregnancy and breastfeeding. While there is currently no recommended daily allowance of EPA, the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) advises that supplemental levels of EPA do not exceed DHA.

Centrum Specialist^® Energy is an enhanced complete multivitamin. It is specially formulated with Ginseng and higher levels^*1 of B vitamins such as niacin, thiamin, riboflavin as well as vitamins B₆ and B₁₂.

Centrum Specialist^® Heart is an enhanced complete multivitamin. It is specially formulated with heart-healthy nutrients, such as vitamins B₆, B₁₂, and E as well as folic acid.

It is very difficult to attain recommended levels of EPA and DHA via diet alone and therefore supplementation is very important. Centrum ProNutrients Omega-3 contains a unique formula with nutrients (EPA/DHA), the two most studied omega-3s linked to health benefits, that provide triple action support for your heart ^‡‡, brain, and eyes.* Centrum ProNutrients Omega-3 is sourced exclusively from sustainable fish sources, designated in ultra concentrated MiniGels, and are enteric coated to control fishy burps. Centrum ProNutrients Omega-3s are highly purified and quality controlled so that you can be confident you’re getting the nutrition you need for your heart, brain, and eyes.*