Short answer: every multivitamin combines the essential vitamins and minerals; what differs is the amount of some nutrients and whether iron is included. on our labels the women's formula carries twice the folate of the men's, 50+ formulas raise nutrients such as B6 and B12, and kids' formulas use lower amounts with an age-based serving.
Examples from our labels (per serving)
| Product | Audience | Serving | From the label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrum Women | Women | 1 tablet with food | Folate 667 mcg DFE · D3 25 mcg · B12 6 mcg |
| Centrum Silver Women 50+ | Women 50+ | 1 tablet with food | D3 25 mcg · B6 5 mg · B12 50 mcg |
| Centrum Men | Men | 1 tablet with food | Folate 333 mcg DFE · D3 25 mcg · B12 6 mcg |
| Centrum Silver Men 50+ | Men 50+ | 1 tablet with food | B6 6 mg · B12 100 mcg · zinc 15 mg |
| NOW Eve (iron-free) | Women | 4 capsules | Vitamin C 300 mg · magnesium 100 mg · zinc 15 mg |
| Thorne Women's Multi 50+ | Women 50+ | 6 capsules | D3 50 mcg · K2 MK-7 180 mcg · magnesium 180 mg |
| Nature's Way Alive! Kids | Children | 2 gummies (ages 2-3) or 3 gummies (4+) | 2 gummies: vitamin C 60 mg · D3 13 mcg; 3 gummies: vitamin C 90 mg · D3 20 mcg |
What about iron?
Some formulas say "Iron-Free", such as NOW Eve. Products that contain iron carry a warning to keep them away from children.
How to choose
- Pick the audience printed on the label: Women's health or Men's health.
- For children, only children's formulas: Children's health.
- For everyone: Multivitamins.
If your product is out of stock, its page suggests an available alternative for the same audience first (for example another women's multivitamin): never one for the other gender, and children's products are only replaced by children's products. When no close match is available, no alternative is shown. Pregnant or nursing women and anyone taking medication should ask their doctor. Supplements are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.
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