Life Extension Children's Formula vs Centrum Silver Adults 50+
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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.
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Research, Basic Nutrients V
- Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Research, Basic Nutrients V
- Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
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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)
- (means ingredients are similar nutritionally)
- ↓ (beside ingredients in the first multi with no match in the second multi) OR ↑ (for ingredients that are only present in the second multi)
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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose) | Centrum Silver Adults 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 1050 mcg RAE | 750 IU | ? | Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 120 mg | 60 mg | -50% ↓ | Vitamin C | |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 10 µg | 25 µg | Vitamin D | Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. Sources: • "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body." Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D • "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses" byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D • "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance" byRichard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" byRobert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans | |
| Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 20.1 mg | 22.5 mg | 12% ↑ | Vitamin E | |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | 3 mg | 1.5 mg | -50% ↓ | Thiamin | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.7 mg | 1.7 mg | = | Riboflavin | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 20 mg | ? | Niacin | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 2 mg | 3 mg | 50% ↑ | Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | 265 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | 152% ↑ | Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 6 µg | 25 µg | 317% ↑ | Vitamin B12 | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 30 µg | -90% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 10 mg | = | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg | 150 µg | = | Iodine | |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | 50 mg | 50 mg | = | Magnesium | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate) | 10 mg | 11 mg | 10% ↑ | Zinc | |
| Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 25 µg | 19 µg | -24% ↓ | Selenium | |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg | 45 µg | 125% ↑ | Molybdenum | |
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg | 80 mg | 700% ↑ | Potassium | |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg | ↓ | |||
| trans-lutein | 5 mg | 250 µg | -95% ↓ | Lutein | |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg | ↓ | |||
| 30 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K | |||
| 220 mg | ↑ | Calcium | |||
| 20 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus | |||
| 0.5 mg | ↑ | Copper | |||
| 2.3 mg | ↑ | Manganese | |||
| 50 µg | ↑ | Chromium | |||
| 72 mg | ↑ | Chloride | |||
| 300 µg | ↑ | Lycopene |
Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg |
| Inositol | 10 mg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Silver Adults 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 30 µg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Copper | 0.5 mg |
| Manganese | 2.3 mg |
| Chromium | 50 µg |
| Chloride | 72 mg |
| Lycopene | 300 µg |
Other ingredients
| Life Extension Children's Formula | Centrum Silver Adults 50+ |
|---|---|
| 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. | Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Microcrystalline Cellulose, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin. Contains < 2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, Crospovidone, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hypromellose, Lutein, Lycopene, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Niacinamide, Nickelous Sulfate, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polydextrose, Potassium Iodide, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Red 40 Lake, Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Metavanadate, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide. |