We never know if vitamins really work. Several studies say that vitamins are unnecessary, however, I take it just mostly in those days that I don't have time enough to have a home meal. I take it more for my peace of mind, but I cannot say if it really helps.

Vitamins are much of a muchness, I feel. As long as it has what you need...What I really like, though, is that the vitamins fill the container completely. No empty space!Small, insignificant detail but a detail that will make me a repeat purchaser.

This is are the best multivitamins I have tried, I stopped using them for a while and my hair started to fall and I was always tired, after a few weeks taking this vitamins I started feeling great again, and my hair slowly started improving, it s been months since I have been taking this vitamins and I will continue forever

The tablet is huge but it is a pretty colour. (Purple) I do feel better taking these and it’s really good value for money. I am happy this was recommended to me.

The tables are very good and provide me energy, however I would not recommend to take a tablet every single day even though you meant to.

Really pleased x my nails have grown so long which is pretty much a miracle as haven’t been able to grow them for years as too soft!! I think your nails give a good window into what’s happening inside so I think these tablets are worth every penny 👍

One of the most popular supplements on the market is the multi-vitamin Centrum. What many people don’t realize is that this multi-vitamin is probably doing more harm than good. Is Centrum a vitamin supplement or a synthetic chemical cocktail? And do we even really need to be taking supplements?
It has been well documented that our food supply isn't as rich in nutrients as it once was. This is due to several factors including mono-crop farming, depleted soil, earlier harvest for longer transports and the varieties being grown. Ideally we take multi-vitamin supplements with the intention of supplementing our existing diet.
So, Where Does Centrum Fit In?
Centrum is made by Pfizer, one of the companies making that 70% of pharmaceuticals that Americans are on. Pfizer published 2015 profits coming in at 48 billion. In case you were wondering, that looks like this: $48,000,000,000.00. I would never go so far as to suggest that they make shoddy supplements to keep consumers needing their medications, but they are making shoddy supplements.
Centrum, along with Kirkland, Walgreens and other store brands collectively set the bar very low. You can only go up from here.
To answer the original question posed, is centrum a supplement or chemical cocktail?
It's both. And that's not a good thing. When choosing a supplement the form of the vitamins and minerals does matter. Of equal importance as what is in that supplement is paying attention to what isn't. Keep the additives, preservatives, binding agents, food dyes and other harmful ingredients out. Studies often cite them as safe in small doses, but you're taking a daily dose. That adds up.

You don't want anything in your supplement that can cause further harm to your health.
By Meghan T

Nice sized tablets, about the size of a paracetamol capsule, so easily swallowed. I have nearly finished the pot and do feel better taking them. I am prone to iron deficiency, and feel a lot more alert and do not get tired so easily after taking these multivitamins. To top it all, they're pink! It took maybe a couple of weeks before I felt a real difference, but will definitely order more and continue taking them. To ensure I do not forget to take them, I make sure I take them at the same time every day, and it has become part of my routine.

My second purchase. Bought as my GP recommended upping my vitamin level as I suffer from chronic fatigue. They’re definitely helping. Only criticism is that they’re pink, I assume because they’re for women but it’s 2019 now so do they need to be pink? Also the pills are quite large if you struggle with swallowing.

My hair is a lot thicker after taking these, that was the first thing that was noticeable after a few weeks. I recently had a full blood test too and the GP said my bloods were looking great and also said these were excellent vitamins. Really good if you're feeling tired or just not yourself.