Centrum Silver, Adults 50+, 80 Tablets supplement bottle
Centrum

Silver, Adults 50+, 80 Tablets

What We Researched
27 active ingredients analyzed · 46 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · 4 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Fair
80
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) 750 mcg 83%
Vitamin C 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E 22.5 mg 150%
Vitamin K 30 mcg 25%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 3 mg 176%
Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 25 mcg 1,042%
Biotin 30 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 200%
Calcium 220 mg 17%
Phosphorus 20 mg 2%
lodine 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 50 mg 12%
Zinc 11 mg 100%
Selenium 19 mcg 35%
Copper 0.5 mg 56%
Manganese 2.3 mg 100%
Chromium 50 mcg 143%
Molybdenum 45 mcg 100%
Chloride 72 mg 3%
Potassium 80 mg 3%
Lutein 250 mcg *
Lycopene 300 mcg *
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E Good
  • Vitamin K Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Copper Fair
  • Manganese Good
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Chloride Good
  • Potassium Good
  • Lutein Good
  • Lycopene Good
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C)
  • DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E)
  • Maltodextrin
  • Modified Corn Starch
  • Corn Starch
  • Beta-Carotene
  • BHT (to Preserve Freshness) Medium
  • Biotin
  • Blue 2 Lake
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3)
  • Chromium Picolinate
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Crospovidone
  • Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12)
  • Folic Acid
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Lutein
  • Lycopene
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Medium-Chain Triglycerides
  • Niacinamide
  • Phytonadione (Vit. K)
  • Polydextrose
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6)
  • Red 40 Lake Low
  • Riboflavin (Vit. B2)
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Sodium Ascorbate (to Preserve Freshness)
  • Sodium Molybdate
  • Sodium Selenate
  • Talc High
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1)
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Tocopherols (To Preserve Freshness)
  • Vitamin A Acetate
  • Yellow 6 Lake High
  • Zinc Oxide
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) 750 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) 25 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E 22.5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K 30 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 3 mg Effective
  • Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) 667 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 25 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 30 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium 220 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus 20 mg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc 11 mg Effective
  • Selenium 19 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper 0.5 mg Effective
  • Manganese 2.3 mg Effective
  • Chromium 50 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum 45 mcg Effective
  • Chloride 72 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium 80 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein 250 mcg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 300 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) 750 mcg 83%
Vitamin C 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E 22.5 mg 150%
Vitamin K 30 mcg 25%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 3 mg 176%
Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 25 mcg 1,042%
Biotin 30 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 200%
Calcium 220 mg 17%
Phosphorus 20 mg 2%
lodine 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 50 mg 12%
Zinc 11 mg 100%
Selenium 19 mcg 35%
Copper 0.5 mg 56%
Manganese 2.3 mg 100%
Chromium 50 mcg 143%
Molybdenum 45 mcg 100%
Chloride 72 mg 3%
Potassium 80 mg 3%
Lutein 250 mcg *
Lycopene 300 mcg *

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Potassium Chloride Safe

It is used to provide potassium, an essential mineral.

Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler and to improve tablet hardness.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin C.

DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E) Generally_safe

It is used as an antioxidant and preservative.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Modified Corn Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a thickener or binder.

Corn Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Beta-Carotene Safe

Provides natural color and additional nutritional value.

BHT (to Preserve Freshness) Caution

It is used to prevent oxidation and rancidity.

Biotin Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to hair, skin, and nail health.

Blue 2 Lake Generally_safe

It is used to provide a blue color to supplements.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3) Safe

It is added to supplements to provide vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and immune function.

Chromium Picolinate Generally_safe

It is included as a source of chromium.

Copper Sulfate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide copper, an essential trace mineral.

Crospovidone Generally_safe

It is used as a binder to help tablets or capsules disintegrate.

Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12) Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B12.

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Lutein Safe

It is added for its antioxidant properties and potential benefits for eye health.

Lycopene Generally_safe

It is included for its antioxidant properties.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Medium-Chain Triglycerides Generally_safe
Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Phytonadione (Vit. K) Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin K in supplements.

Polydextrose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, to add bulk, and as a prebiotic fiber.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It is used as a source of iodine.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6) Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B6.

Red 40 Lake Caution

It is used to add color to the supplement.

Riboflavin (Vit. B2) Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin B2.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Sodium Ascorbate (to Preserve Freshness) Safe

It is used as a preservative to prevent oxidation and maintain freshness.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Sodium Selenate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of selenium.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1) Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B1.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Tocopherols (To Preserve Freshness) Safe

It is used as an antioxidant to preserve the freshness of the supplement.

Vitamin A Acetate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin A.

Yellow 6 Lake Generally_safe

It is used to provide a yellow color to supplements.

Zinc Oxide Generally_safe

It is used as a source of zinc.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Centrum

Founded 1978 · Warren, NJ, USA · 29 products · centrum.com

Certifications

4 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Gluten Free Gfco Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source

Transparency

1 claim
In House Testing — Claimed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centrum Silver, Adults 50+ a good supplement?

Centrum Silver, Adults 50+, 80 Tablets received a product quality score of 61/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 27 active ingredients Of the 46 inactive ingredients, 22 are rated safe and 3 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Centrum, holds a brand trust score of 80/100 with 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Gmp, Gluten Free Gfco, Non Gmo Project.

What are the ingredients in Centrum Silver, Adults 50+?

Centrum Silver, Adults 50+ contains 27 active ingredients: Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) (750 mcg), Vitamin C (60 mg), Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU) (25 mcg), Vitamin E (22.5 mg), Vitamin K (30 mcg), Thiamin (1.5 mg), and 21 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 1,042% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Centrum Silver, Adults 50+ safe to take?

Centrum Silver, Adults 50+, 80 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 46 inactive ingredients, 22 are rated safe. 3 ingredients are flagged for review: BHT (to Preserve Freshness), Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Centrum a trustworthy supplement brand?

Centrum receives a brand trust score of 80/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, USA, the company offers 29 products in their lineup. They hold 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Gmp, Gluten Free Gfco, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. No regulatory violations or FDA warning letters were found in our research.

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