Equate Centrum Silver Adults 50+ supplement bottle
Equate

Centrum Silver Adults 50+

What We Researched
27 active ingredients analyzed · 45 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 brand certification checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A 750 mcg 83%
Vitamin C 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D 25 mcg (1,000 IU) 125%
Vitamin E 22.5 mg 150%
Vitamin K 30 mcg 25%
Thiamine 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 3 mg 176%
Folate 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) 167%
Vitamin B12 25 mcg 1,042%
Biotin 30 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 200%
Calcium 220 mg 17%
Phosphorus 20 mg 2%
Iodine 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 2%
Lutein 250 mcg
Lycopene 300 mcg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A Good
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Vitamin D Good
  • Vitamin E Good
  • Vitamin K Good
  • Thiamine Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Iodine 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
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Maltodextrin
  • dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Gelatin. contains < 2% of: beta-carotene
  • BHT Medium
  • Biotin
  • Carboxymethylcellulose sodium
  • Cholecalciferol
  • Chromium Picolinate
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Cupric sulfate
  • Cyanocobalamin
  • D-Calcium Pantothenate
  • Dl-tartaric acid
  • Fd&c blue no. 2 lake High
  • Fd&c red no. 40 lake High
  • Fd&c yellow no. 6 lake High
  • Folic Acid
  • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  • Lutein
  • Lycopene
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Nicotinamide
  • Phytonadione
  • Polydextrose
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Retinyl acetate
  • Riboflavin
  • Silica
  • Sodium Molybdate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Starch
  • Thiamine Mononitrate
  • Titanium Dioxide (Color) Medium
  • Tricalcium Phosphate
  • Zinc Oxide
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A 750 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D 25 mcg (1,000 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin E 22.5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K 30 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 3 mg Effective
  • Folate 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) 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
  • Iodine 150 mcg Effective
  • 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 750 mcg 83%
Vitamin C 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D 25 mcg (1,000 IU) 125%
Vitamin E 22.5 mg 150%
Vitamin K 30 mcg 25%
Thiamine 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 3 mg 176%
Folate 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) 167%
Vitamin B12 25 mcg 1,042%
Biotin 30 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 200%
Calcium 220 mg 17%
Phosphorus 20 mg 2%
Iodine 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 2%
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.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

Serves as both a filler and a supplemental source of calcium and phosphorus.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin E.

Gelatin. contains < 2% of: beta-carotene Unknown
BHT Caution

Prevents oxidation and rancidity in oil-containing supplements.

Biotin Safe

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

Carboxymethylcellulose sodium Unknown
Cholecalciferol Safe

It is used to supplement vitamin D levels.

Chromium Picolinate Generally_safe

It is included as a source of chromium.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Cupric sulfate Unknown
Cyanocobalamin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B12.

D-Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin B5.

Dl-tartaric acid Unknown
Fd&c blue no. 2 lake Unknown
Fd&c red no. 40 lake Unknown
Fd&c yellow no. 6 lake Unknown
Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Safe

It is used as a coating for tablets and capsules.

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 Safe

Enhances absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Nicotinamide Unknown
Phytonadione Unknown
Polydextrose Generally_safe

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

Polyvinyl Alcohol Generally_safe

It is used as a coating for tablets or capsules.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Retinyl acetate Unknown
Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Sodium Selenite Generally_safe

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

Starch Generally_safe

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

Thiamine Mononitrate Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B1.

Titanium Dioxide (Color) Caution

It is used to improve the appearance of the supplement.

Tricalcium Phosphate Safe

Prevents clumping and provides supplemental calcium.

Zinc Oxide Generally_safe

It is used as a source of zinc.

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Brand Trust Report
Equate

Founded 1986 · Bentonville, AR, USA · 82 products · walmart.com/cp/equate/975619

Certifications

1 certification
Consumerlab Verified Source

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

5 incidents
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Lawsuit Equate Dry Spray contained undisclosed benzene.2021Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Equate Centrum Silver Adults 50+ a good supplement?

Equate Centrum Silver Adults 50+ received a product quality score of 62/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 27 active ingredients Of the 45 inactive ingredients, 20 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review.

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

Equate Centrum Silver Adults 50+ contains 27 active ingredients: Vitamin A (750 mcg), Vitamin C (60 mg), Vitamin D (25 mcg (1,000 IU)), Vitamin E (22.5 mg), Vitamin K (30 mcg), Thiamine (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 Equate Centrum Silver Adults 50+ safe to take?

Equate Centrum Silver Adults 50+ has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 45 inactive ingredients, 20 are rated safe. 2 ingredients are flagged for review: BHT, Titanium Dioxide (Color). '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.

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