PlainVitamins

Sentry Senior Men's 50+

by 21st Century · tablet or pill · 100 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 40985 27540 5
  • DSLD label 326352
  • Serving 1 tablet
  • 100 servings

Sentry Senior Men's 50+ by 21st Century lists 28 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 1,050 mcg of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 27 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2025.

What is in Sentry Senior Men's 50+?

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).

Sentry Senior Men's 50+: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 326352, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate29% beta-carotene1,050 mcg117%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid120 mg133%Vitamin C in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 18,583 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol1,000 IU25 mcg (1,000 IU)125%Vitamin D in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate27 mg180%
Vitamin Kas Phytonadione60 mcg50%Vitamin K in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 4,607 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg60 mcg

55% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B11.5 mg125%Thiamin in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.7 mg131%Riboflavin in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide20 mg125%Niacin in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride6 mg353%Vitamin B6 in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 15,277 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg6 mg

49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folate500 mcg DFE125%
Folic Acid300 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin100 mg4,167%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin B12, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Biotin30 mcg100%Biotin in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 9,447 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg30 mcg

83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate10 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate210 mg16%Calcium in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 17,831 products210 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg210 mg

Higher than 69% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium Phosphate20 mg2%Phosphorus in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 3,786 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg20 mg

88% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide150 mcg100%Iodine in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide75 mg18%Magnesium in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 14,003 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg75 mg

52% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Oxide15 mg136%Zinc in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Sodium Selenate21 mcg38%Selenium in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 7,658 products21 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg21 mcg

83% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Sulfate0.5 mg56%Copper in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate4 mg174%Manganese in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 7,016 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg4 mg

Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate60 mcg171%Chromium in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 7,825 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg60 mcg

61% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium Molybdate50 mcg111%Molybdenum in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 4,390 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg50 mcg

41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Chlorideas Potassium Chloride72 mg3%Chloride in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 1,476 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg72 mg

51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium Chloride80 mg2%Potassium in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 11,614 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg80 mg

59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Lutein300 mcgLutein in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 2,493 products0.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.3 mg

80% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Lycopene600 mcgLycopene in Sentry Senior Men's 50+ against 1,691 products0.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.0.6 mg

70% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 326352 (entered March 25, 2025), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:

  • 83% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 30 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • 88% of the 3,786 products that print an amount of phosphorus list more than its 20 mg of phosphorus (median 90 mg).

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?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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
Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) tablet daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Individual results may vary.
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur. Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
If taking other supplements, read label, since supplements may contain the same ingredient.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Non-GMO Gluten free
No added yeast or artificial flavors. Gluten free.
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 326352.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Starch, Gelatin, Stearic Acid, FD&C Blue #2 Carmine, FD&C Yellow #6, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citric Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Gum Acacia, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Trusted quality for over 30 years.

How many labels does Sentry Senior Men's 50+ have?

5 labels are on file under this name since March 25, 2015: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 326352 (current) Entered March 25, 2025 · on the market · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27540 5
  2. Label 258589 Entered January 22, 2022 · off the market July 18, 2023 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27540 5
  3. Label 207538 Entered October 23, 2019 · off the market August 6, 2021 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27540 5
  4. Label 43720 Entered March 25, 2015 · on the market · 200 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27541 2
  5. Label 43717 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market March 14, 2018 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27540 5

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names 21st Century HealthCare, Inc. (manufacturer), Tempe, AZ. All 21st Century products.

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