Review of Centrum Multivitamin Compounds

Centrum

Today, millions of people around the world use dietary supplements to get more vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to increase their health and physical strength. One of these popular dietary supplements is Centrum multivitamin and mineral pills. It is noteworthy that 40% of all supplements bought by people in the world are multivitamins. In the United States, for example, about $ 5.7 billion worth of multivitamins were sold in 2014.

Centrum is an American company and its products are the best-selling food supplements in this country and are exported to many other countries.

Centrum's patent belongs to Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of chemical drugs that has been recognized as infringing several times in recent years by the US Department of Health for violating production laws.


One of the problems and issues related to dietary supplements is the lack of sufficient regulations and occurrence in their production. For example, many of the compounds in dietary supplements are artificial and not made from food sources, or it is sometimes observed that compounds that are harmful and dangerous to health are used in them. For example, sodium selenate is used in many multivitamins as a form of the element selenium, which is well known as a dangerous mineral, or sometimes substances such as lead and tin, which are toxic metals, as excipients and preservatives. Used in multivitamins and other products.

Of course, this does not mean that all dietary supplements face this problem, but it is better for consumers to read each product carefully on the box and label before buying, and if it contains harmful ingredients, avoid buying it and another brand. To select.

Remember that famous and best-selling products do not always mean better quality. Many laboratories may use inexpensive forms of vitamins and minerals to reduce the price of their products. Please note that the mentioned contents are not related to Pfizer products (Centrum) in Iran and the products of this company are of good quality in Iran.


Dangerous compounds in Centrum multivitamins

Genetically modified corn starch (GMO Corn Starch): This compound has a negative effect on the body and can damage the excretory organs such as the kidneys, liver as well as the heart, adrenal glands and spleen. It is believed that genetically modified foods should not be used.

Calcium Carbonate: There are different types of calcium such as citrate, carbonate, gluconate and several other forms. New research shows that the body can not make full use of calcium carbonate and this substance is deposited in the soft tissues of the body and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney stones. Research shows that people who take calcium carbonate supplements are more likely to develop heart disease.

Calcium carbonate is obtained from minerals and seashells and is different from the calcium found in foods such as cabbage, milk and dairy products. If your doctor prescribes calcium pills, make sure they contain calcium citrate. Absorption and metabolism of this type of calcium is easy for the body and does not cause problems such as constipation.

Hydrogenated oils: Normally, these oils are safe, but under heat they become a sticky, dangerous compound that clogs the arteries and raises bad cholesterol (LDL).

Titanium Dioxide: Researchers in a new study have concluded that this mineral may be carcinogenic, from this mineral in many products such as paints, inks, paper and even cosmetics and toothpaste. Used. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously declared the mineral safe, but recent studies in laboratory mice have shown that it can cause lung cancer in mice.

Polyethylene Glycol: This chemical is used in many industries and is also present in some laxatives. Recent research shows that this additive causes allergic reactions, kidney damage and even internal bleeding.


Zinc Oxide: Zinc is an important mineral for the human body, this element helps produce protein and many hormones and enzymes and is essential for healthy skin and hair. Deficiency of this substance Mineral is very common, so the use of zinc supplements has increased significantly in recent years. Various forms of zinc are used in dietary supplements, the best of which are zinc sulfate, zinc citrate, zinc gluconate and zinc picolinate, which are easily absorbed and used in the body.

But the form of zinc oxide is not completely usable for the body and is a bit toxic and it is used in many products, including some centrum pills and sunscreens. Zinc is abundant in nature but zinc oxide is not. Zinc oxide is obtained by heating zinc and combining it with oxygen molecules.

In some European countries, zinc oxide is on the list of harmful and toxic minerals, and laboratories producing food supplements and cosmetics are not allowed to use it in their products.

The mentioned ingredients are also present in many food supplements other than Centrum brand, and it is recommended that you read the label and can in the Ingredients and Other Ingredients section carefully before buying the product.


Other harmful compounds found in some dietary supplements that are dangerous to the body include:

Iron Oxide: Like iron oxide, it is a dangerous substance that is not metabolized properly in the body. Oxides of other minerals such as magnesium and manganese should not be consumed.

Mercury and Lead (Lead, Mercury): Lead and mercury are present in many fish oil supplements (omega 3), they are not necessarily named in the compounds because these two toxic and dangerous metals inadvertently enter the final product. Due to the pollution of sea water and oceans, fish from which omega-3 oils are prepared contain this metal.

Avoid buying unknown and cheap brands separately. Molecularly Distilled fish oils on the package mean the use of a process in which toxic metals and chemicals are removed from the final product.

Magnesium Silicate or Talc: Another dangerous compound.

Artificial Colors: These colors are mostly added to products that are for children to have a better effect and children are more inclined to use them, but unfortunately these artificial colors are extremely harmful to children's health. . Reputable laboratories use natural dyes derived from food in their products.