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Centrum is a brand of vitamin supplements widely used to prevent or treat deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, and can also be used to strengthen the immune system and to help the body produce more energy.
These supplements are available in various types, adapted to different stages of life, and can be found in pharmacies in versions Centrum Vitagomas, Centrum, Centrum Select, Centrum Men and Select men, Centrum Women and Select women and Centrum Omega3.
Types of supplements and benefits
In general, Centrum is indicated to restore vitamins and minerals in the body. However, each formula has specific benefits, due to its composition, it is important to choose, together with a health professional, the one that is most suitable:
Type | What is it for | Who is it for |
Centrum Vitagomas | - Stimulates energy production; - Promotes the proper functioning and growth of the body; - Strengthens the immune system. | Adults and children over 10 years |
Centrum Select | - Stimulates energy production; - Strengthens and stimulates the immune system; - Contributes to a healthy vision; - Improves bone health and contributes to the maintenance of normal calcium levels. | Adults over 50 |
Centrum Men | - Increases energy production; - Contributes to the proper functioning of the heart; - Strengthens the immune system; - Contributes to muscle health. | Adult Men |
Centrum Select Men | - Favors energy production; - Strengthens the immune system; - Ensures healthy vision and brain. | Men over 50 |
Centrum Women | - Reduces tiredness and fatigue;
- Strengthens the immune system; - Ensures the health of skin, hair and nails; - Contributes to good bone structure and health. | Adult women |
Centrum Select Women | - Stimulates energy production; - Contributes to a good immune system; - Prepares the body for the post-menopause period; - Contributes to bone health. | Women over 50 |
Centrum Omega3 | - Contributes to heart, brain and vision health. | Adults and children over 12 years |
What is it for and how to take it
1. Centrum Vitagomas
It is especially suitable for adults and children from 10 years of age. In addition to providing the vitamins and minerals necessary for proper functioning and growth of the body, it is practical to take at any time of the day, as it does not need water.
How to take it: It is recommended to take 1 chewable tablet daily.
2. Centrum
It is recommended for adults, and can even be taken by children from 12 years of age. It helps to have more energy because it has vitamins B2, B12, B6, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid and iron, which help the body to produce energy. In addition, it has vitamin C, selenium and zinc that strengthens the immune system and vitamin A that contributes to skin health.
How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
3. Centrum Select
This formula is especially suitable for adults over 50 years of age, as it adapts to the needs that arise with age. Contains vitamins B2, B6, B12, niacin, biotin and pantothenic acid, which stimulate the production of energy, vitamin C, selenium and zinc which stimulate the immune system and vitamin A, which helps in maintaining a healthy vision. In addition, it is rich in vitamins D and K, which contribute to bone health and normal blood calcium levels.
How to take it: 1 tablet per day is recommended.
4. Centrum Man
This supplement is especially indicated to satisfy the nutritional needs of men, being rich in B vitamins such as B1, B2, B6 and B12 that promote energy production and contribute to the proper functioning of the heart. In addition, because it is rich in vitamin C, copper, selenium and zinc, it strengthens the immune system, in addition to also containing magnesium, calcium and vitamin D, which contribute to muscle health.
How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
5. Centrum Select Man
It is especially indicated for men over 50 years of age, being rich in thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, B12, niacin, biotin and pantothenic acid that favor energy production, as well as vitamin C, selenium and zinc, which reinforce the Imune system. In addition, it contains vitamin A, riboflavin and zinc which contribute to vision health and pantothenic acid, zinc and iron, which contribute to brain health.
How to take it: it is recommended to take 1 tablet a day.
6. Centrum Women
This formula is especially suitable to meet the nutritional needs of women, as it is rich in folic acid and B vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin and pantothenic acid, which promote energy production and reduce tiredness and fatigue. In addition, it contains copper, selenium, zinc, biotin and vitamin C that strengthen the immune system and contribute to the health of hair, skin and nails. It also contains vitamin D and calcium which contributes to good bone structure and health.
How to take it: 1 tablet per day is advised.
7. Centrum Select Women
This supplement is especially indicated to meet the nutritional needs of women over 50 years of age, as it contains thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and B12, niacin, biotin and pantothenic acid, which stimulate energy production, as well as vitamin C, selenium and zinc, which contribute to a good immune system. In addition, it has a high content of calcium and vitamin D, great for meeting the nutritional needs that arise after menopause and is rich in calcium and vitamin D, which contribute to bone health.
How to take: It is recommended to take 1 tablet daily.
8 Centrum Omega3
This supplement is especially indicated to take care of heart, brain and vision health, being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
How to take it: it is advisable to take 2 capsules a day.
Possible side effects
Centrum is generally well tolerated and has no side effects. However, in case of overdose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and malaise may occur. For this reason, and to avoid future problems, it is important that Centrum is only taken under the recommendation of the doctor or nutritionist.
Who should not use
Centrum is contraindicated for patients with allergies to any of the components of the formula. In addition, only Centrum Vitagomas is indicated for children from 10 years old, the rest of the formulas are only recommended for adults or children over 12 years of age.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team