Centrum Energy
by Centrum Specialist · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 218448
- Serving 1 tablet
Centrum Energy by Centrum Specialist lists 30 ingredients, 30 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 3,500 IU of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 60 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 23, 2020.
What is in Centrum Energy?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 43% Beta-Carotene) | 3,500 IU | 70% | 51% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin C | 120 mg | 200% | Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3 | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin E | 60 IU | 200% | Higher than 65% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg | 31% | 80% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamine | 4.5 mg | 300% | 51% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 5.1 mg | 300% | Higher than 57% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin | 40 mg | 200% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6 | 6 mg | 300% | 49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12 | 18 mcg | 300% | 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 50 mcg | 17% | 73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acid | 12 mg | 120% | 50% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | 53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorus | 48 mg | 5% | 73% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodine | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% | 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zinc | 11 mg | 73% | 47% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Selenium | 70 mcg | 100% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copper | 0.9 mg | 45% | 59% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 200% | Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromium | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenum | 75 mcg | 100% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Chloride | 72 mg | 2% | 51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg). |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | 59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) standardized extract | 20 mg | 82% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg). | |
| Nickel | 5 mcg | 9% of 317 products listing nickel give more (median 5 mcg). | |
| Tin | 10 mcg | 2% of 174 products listing tin give more (median 10 mcg). | |
| Vanadium | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 218448 (entered April 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 40 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 82% of the 706 products that print an amount of oriental ginseng list more than its 20 mg of ginseng root (panax ginseng) standardized extract (filed by NIH under oriental ginseng) (median 90 mg).
- 9% of the 317 products that print an amount of nickel list more than its 5 mcg of nickel (median 5 mcg).
- 2% of the 174 products that print an amount of tin list more than its 10 mcg of tin (median 10 mcg).
- 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Centrum Energy's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Centrum Specialist EnergyCentrum 30 shared, 96% alike
- Sentry Energy21st Century 30 shared, 96% alike
- A Thru Z Active PerformanceWalgreens 30 shared, 92% alike
- Spectravite Energy MetabolismCVS Pharmacy 30 shared, 92% alike
- CompleteKroger 29 shared, 90% alike
- Advanced Formula CompleteDG Health 29 shared, 90% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: Adults - Take one (1) tablet daily with food.
- Warnings
- Not formulated for use in children.
- Do not exceed suggested use.
- As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Important Information: Long-term intake of high levels of vitamin A (excluding that sourced from beta-carotene) may increase the risk of osteoporosis in adults. Do not take this product if taking other vitamin A supplements.
- Bottle sealed with printed foil under cap. Do not use if foil is torn.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 218448.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Fumarate, Maltodextrin, Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) standardized extract, Niacinamide, Modified Corn Starch, Crospovidone, Contains Less Than 2% of.
How many labels does Centrum Energy have?
One label is on file, entered on April 23, 2020.
- Label 218448 (current) Entered April 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 tablets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Pfizer (distributor), Madison, NJ. All Centrum Specialist products.