Centrum Silver Men's 50+ vs Life Extension Children's Formula

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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.

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The Complete Nutritional Comparison shows matched nutrients side-by-side with the following symbols:

  • -58% ↓ OR  43% ↑ OR = (the differences in the amount of the ingredient)
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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient
Centrum Silver Men's 50+ (Daily Dose)Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene)1050 µg1050 mcg RAE=Vitamin A (as beta-carotene)
Vitamin C120 mg120 mg=Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D31000 IU10 µg-60% ↓Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E27 mg20.1 mg-26% ↓Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
D alpha tocopherol is also called vitamin E.
Sources:
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin K60 µg
Thiamin1.5 mg3 mg100% ↑Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate)
Riboflavin1.7 mg1.7 mg=Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin20 mg20 mg NE=Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide)
Vitamin B66 mg2 mg-67% ↓Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI)
Folate DFE (300 mcg Folic Acid)500 mcg DFE265 mcg DFE-47% ↓Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt)
Vitamin B12100 µg6 µg-94% ↓Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin30 µg300 µg900% ↑Biotin
Pantothenic Acid10 mg10 mg=Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate)
Calcium210 mg
Phosphorus20 mg
Iodine150 µg150 µg=Iodine (as potassium iodide)
Magnesium75 mg50 mg-33% ↓Magnesium (as magnesium oxide)
Zinc15 mg10 mg-33% ↓Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate)
Selenium21 µg25 µg19% ↑Selenium (as L-selenomethionine)
Copper0.5 mg
Manganese4 mg
Chromium60 µg
Molybdenum50 µg20 µg-60% ↓Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate)
Chloride72 mg
Potassium80 mg10 mg-88% ↓Potassium (as potassium citrate)
Lutein300 µg5 mg1567% ↑trans-lutein [contained in: Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to]
Lycopene600 µg
11.2 mgMarigold extract (flowers) [std. to [some ingredients are matched elsewhere]
155 µgtrans-zeaxanthin ]
10 mgInositol
1 mgCoenzyme Q10

Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Silver Men's 50+

Dose: Adult
Vitamin K60 µg
Calcium210 mg
Phosphorus20 mg
Copper0.5 mg
Manganese4 mg
Chromium60 µg
Chloride72 mg
Lycopene600 µg

Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula

Dose: Child
Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to [some ingredients are matched elsewhere]11.2 mg
trans-zeaxanthin ]155 µg
Inositol10 mg
Coenzyme Q101 mg

Other ingredients

Centrum Silver Men's 50+Life Extension Children's Formula
Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch, Crospovidone. Contains <2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, 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, Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide.xylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural beet color, natural (cherry, vanilla, strawberry) flavors, stearic acid, citric acid, gum arabic, silica, dicalcium phosphate, luo han guo extract, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, maltodextrin, corn starch, stevia extract.
Contains soybeans.

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