Are Centrum multivitamins derived from a natural or synthetic source? Which source is more easily absorbed by the body?
Centrum vitamins are derived from synthetic source ingredients. Vitamin and mineral supplements can be “synthetic”, derived through chemical processes or “natural”, derived directly from plants or other materials. There is no evidence that the body absorbs vitamins and minerals derived from natural sources more effectively than “synthetic” vitamins and minerals. In fact, the synthetic form of folate, known as folic acid, is actually better absorbed by the body than its natural counterpart.
