Major Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune supplement bottle
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Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune

What We Researched
25 active ingredients analyzed · 26 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Acetate and 40% Beta Carotene) 750.0 mcg (2500 IU) 83%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10.0 mcg (400 IU) 50%
Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 22.5 mg (50 IU) 150%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 30.0 mcg 25%
Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20.0 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 3.0 mg 176%
Folate (as Folic Acid) 667.0 mcg DFE (400 mcg Folic Acid) 167%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 25.0 mcg 1042%
Biotin 30.0 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10.0 mg 200%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 220.0 mg 17%
Iron (as Ferrous Phosphate) 4.0 mg 22%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 20.0 mg 2%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.0 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50.0 mg 12%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 11.0 mg 100%
Selenium (as Sodium Selenate) 55.0 mcg 100%
Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 0.5 mg 56%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2.3 mg 100%
Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 45.0 mcg 129%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 45.0 mcg 100%
Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) 72.0 mg 3%
Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 80.0 mg 2%
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Acetate and 40% Beta Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Poor
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (as Folic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Iron (as Ferrous Phosphate) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) Good
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
  • Selenium (as Sodium Selenate) Fair
  • Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) Fair
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) Poor
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) Good
  • Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) Good
  • Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) Good
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Gelatin
  • Stearic Acid
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Crospovidone
  • Acacia
  • Maltodextrin
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Corn Starch
  • Sugar
  • Mineral Oil Medium
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Glucose
  • Tocopherols
  • Sodium Benzoate Medium
  • Talc High
  • Tricalcium Phosphate
  • Sorbic Acid
  • Ascorbyl Palmitate
  • BHT Medium
  • Fd&c Blue #2 Lake High
  • FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Low
  • Fd&c Red #40 Lake And Tocopherols High
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Acetate and 40% Beta Carotene) 750.0 mcg (2500 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10.0 mcg (400 IU) Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 22.5 mg (50 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 30.0 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20.0 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 3.0 mg Effective
  • Folate (as Folic Acid) 667.0 mcg DFE (400 mcg Folic Acid) Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 25.0 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 30.0 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10.0 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 220.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Ferrous Phosphate) 4.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 20.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.0 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 11.0 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as Sodium Selenate) 55.0 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 0.5 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2.3 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 45.0 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 45.0 mcg Effective
  • Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) 72.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 80.0 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Acetate and 40% Beta Carotene) 750.0 mcg (2500 IU) 83%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10.0 mcg (400 IU) 50%
Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 22.5 mg (50 IU) 150%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 30.0 mcg 25%
Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20.0 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 3.0 mg 176%
Folate (as Folic Acid) 667.0 mcg DFE (400 mcg Folic Acid) 167%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 25.0 mcg 1042%
Biotin 30.0 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10.0 mg 200%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 220.0 mg 17%
Iron (as Ferrous Phosphate) 4.0 mg 22%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 20.0 mg 2%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150.0 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50.0 mg 12%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 11.0 mg 100%
Selenium (as Sodium Selenate) 55.0 mcg 100%
Copper (as Cupric Sulfate) 0.5 mg 56%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 2.3 mg 100%
Chromium (as Chromium Chloride) 45.0 mcg 129%
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate) 45.0 mcg 100%
Chloride (as Potassium Chloride) 72.0 mg 3%
Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 80.0 mg 2%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

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

Crospovidone Generally_safe

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

Acacia Generally_safe

It is used as a binder or thickener.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Corn Starch Generally_safe

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

Sugar Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewable or gummy supplements.

Mineral Oil Caution

It is used as a lubricant or emollient.

Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Glucose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, sweetener, or to improve the flow of powders.

Tocopherols Safe

Prevents oxidation of oils and fats in supplements.

Sodium Benzoate Caution

Prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid supplements.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Tricalcium Phosphate Safe

Prevents clumping and provides supplemental calcium.

Sorbic Acid Generally_safe

It is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.

Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe

Prevents oxidation and extends shelf life of oil-based supplements.

BHT Caution

Prevents oxidation and rancidity in oil-containing supplements.

Fd&c Blue #2 Lake Unknown
FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Caution

It is used to add a yellow color to supplements.

Fd&c Red #40 Lake And Tocopherols Unknown

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Is Major Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune a good supplement?

Major Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune received a product quality score of 58/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 25 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 26 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe and 5 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Major Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune?

Major Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune contains 25 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Acetate and 40% Beta Carotene) (750.0 mcg (2500 IU)), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (10.0 mcg (400 IU)), Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) (22.5 mg (50 IU)), Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) (30.0 mcg), Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (1.5 mg), Riboflavin (1.7 mg), and 19 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 1042% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Major Certa-Vite Senior Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition Energy and Immune has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 26 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe. 5 ingredients are flagged for review: Titanium Dioxide, Mineral Oil, Sodium Benzoate. '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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