In order for all life processes in the human body to proceed normally, he needs vitamins and minerals. He cannot develop most of them himself or produces them in very small quantities - the main source of vitamins and minerals for humans is food. But they are not always enough in food, so it is recommended to take multivitamin complexes, one of which is Centrum.
Why and for whom are Centrum vitamins needed? The reviews of the people who took them suggest that they are very effective in the prevention and treatment of polyhypovitaminosis or with prolonged use of antibiotics.
Since this vitamin complex is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, everyone can take Centrum vitamins on their own. Reviews of experts, however, recommend that you consult a doctor before taking these pills, as well as remember a few tips.
You can not take the drug more often than recommended, or in large doses, since an excess of vitamins for the body is no less harmful than a lack. Taking them constantly is also not recommended. It is best to drink vitamins in courses: take 1-2 months, and then take a break for a couple of months. In winter and springtime, when the body does not have enough sunlight and food rich in vitamins, you can increase the course of administration to 3 months.
It should be remembered that any miracle complexes cannot replace a balanced and healthy diet, which means you should not forget about fruits, vegetables, sour-milk products, fish and meat.
Despite the benefits of the Centrum complex - vitamins, reviews of people who have taken it also indicate possible side effects. In some cases, multivitamins can cause an allergic reaction so strong that medical attention is needed. If shortly after taking the pill, breathing becomes difficult, swelling appears on the face, lips and tongue, urticaria - immediately call an ambulance.
Fortunately, such side effects of the drug are rare. More often, they can manifest as diarrhea or constipation, a violation of the color of feces and urine. To remove these symptoms, you can use Centrum vitamins (reviews confirm this) to use with food. In any case, starting to take this complex, carefully listen to your body, especially if you take other medications along with vitamins - it doesn’t matter, prescription, or over-the-counter.
Interestingly, a deficiency of vitamins in the body can be observed all year round, even in the most favorable, summer-autumn period. Basically, we lack vitamin C, B1, B2, B6. And if we add here a deficiency of iodine, iron, calcium, selenium and other trace elements, the picture will be depressing. Moreover, the lack of vitamins and minerals is observed in almost all people, regardless of their social status and material wealth.
To ensure a balanced intake of vitamins, macro- and microelements in the body of each person, special complexes have been developed for individual age groups. So, there are three forms of Centrum vitamins: for adults - Centrum from A to Zinc, Centrum for children from 2 years old and Centrum for older people over the age of fifty. In addition, for children and pregnant women recommended "Centrum" with lutein, reviews of which indicate that taking only one tablet of the drug per day strengthens the immune system, increases efficiency, provides the body with the necessary useful substances.
Pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women can drink the Centrum Materna DHA complex. Reviews of women who have experienced the effect of this vitamin drug on themselves indicate its complete safety. A multivitamin capsule in addition to the food consumed will satisfy the need for all trace elements during pregnancy and lactation. The only thing you need to remember is that exceeding the recommended dose can harm both the woman and the child.