Melaleuca Vitality Multivitamin for Women vs Centrum Women

Melaleuca's Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women and Centrum Women, a daily women's multivitamin with 23 key micronutrients, according to Centrum's product page, are both one-tablet-a-day multivitamins. The main difference is how you buy them: Melaleuca sells through membership, while Centrum sells through its own site and retailers.

Melaleuca lists $22.00 regular and $14.99 preferred member for 60 tablets. Prices change, so check each maker's site for current pricing.

A multivitamin combines vitamins and minerals in a daily dose, and both of these tablets are made for that purpose. Your shopping preferences can help you choose between them.

What each maker says is in the tablet

Centrum says Centrum Women contains 100% or more of the daily value of vitamins D3, B6, B12, and biotin. The tablet is smooth-coated, verified non-GMO, and gluten-free. Centrum also points to B vitamins for daily energy, and vitamins C, E, and zinc for normal immune function. For what Centrum calls healthy appearance, its formula includes 12 nutrients, such as biotin and vitamins A, C, and E.

Centrum also says its B vitamins aid in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The company describes vitamin B12 as having a role in normal metabolism and blood formation, and vitamin B6 as playing a role in nervous-system support and the production of immune-system cells. Centrum says biotin is essential for enzymes involved in metabolism.

Melaleuca focuses on how its product delivers nutrients. The company says the Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women tablet uses its twice-patented Oligo technology. It also describes the formula as containing over 20 essential nutrients.

Melaleuca says its wellness products are made in America. The ingredients come from around the world.

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How Melaleuca sells the tablets

Melaleuca sells its products through a membership model on melaleuca.com. The Melaleuca product page lists Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women at $22.00 regular for a 60-tablet bottle. The preferred member price is $14.99.

At one tablet a day, the bottle lasts two months. That works out to about 37 cents a tablet at the regular price and about 25 cents at the member price.

The membership means the bottle arrives by delivery instead of coming from a store shelf.

How Centrum sells its tablets

Centrum's page offers a "Buy" button and a "Get Coupons" option. In a store, you can turn the bottle around and read its full Supplement Facts panel before paying. That helps shoppers who want to check the nutrient amounts first.

Centrum says its women's formula builds on the Centrum Adults formula with higher levels of vitamins C and E. It also has higher levels of vitamin K. The formula lists biotin, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, copper, and molybdenum.

Centrum lists its nutrients and offers a Buy option and coupons on its page. Melaleuca lists a price and sells through membership. The better fit depends on whether you want to read the label in a store or order through Melaleuca.

More comparisons

The comparisons index lists every Melaleuca vs other brands comparison in one place. The vitamins and supplements guide covers the full line. For other head-to-head comparisons, see FiberWise vs Metamucil for fiber drinks and Peak Performance vs GNC VitaPak for vitamin packs.

Which one fits your situation?

If you already order from Melaleuca, or want monthly delivery and a published price, Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women may suit you. The preferred member price is $14.99 for 60 tablets.

If you would rather buy from a store shelf, Centrum Women is sold through retailers, and you can read the full Supplement Facts panel on the bottle before paying. Check the shelf tag at your store for the price.

For any of these products, read the Supplement Facts panel to check the nutrient amounts.

Sources

• Vitality Multivitamin & Mineral Women | Melaleuca
• Centrum Women Multivitamin | Centrum