Ever experienced “senior moments”? You’re not alone. Many Filipinos aged 50 and above report brief lapses in memory or mental clarity, such as forgetting an acquaintance’s names, misplacing an item, or forgetting to take maintenance medicine.
These “makakalimutin” moments are often seen as a normal part of aging, but they can impact quality of life. Fortunately, recent research shows that cognitive decline can be delayed.
A new study called the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamins Outcomes Study (COSMOS) Cognitive Ancillary Studies (Mind, Web, Clinic) reveal that daily intake of multivitamins like Centrum Silver Advance can help boost mental sharpness and clarity.
The COSMOS Meta-analysis collates the results of the three independent cognition trials that spanned for three years. The studies, supported in part by grants through the United States National Institutes of Health, investigated the effects of multivitamins on over 5,000 participants ages 60 years and above when taken daily for at least two years.
The participants were given either Centrum Silver or placebos throughout the trials. Their memory and cognitive functions were then measured annually via telephone-based, web-based, and in-person tests to see if taking multivitamins will have a positive effect on their brain health.
The result of the COSMOS meta-analysis shows that daily use of Centrum Silver Advance for at least 2-3 years significantly benefited cognitive function and improved episode memory as compared to placebo. Global cognition refers to overall mental abilities such as attention, reading, and retaining information, while episodic memory is the ability to recall past events such as birthdays or vacations.
Furthermore, the part of the results showed that daily intake of Centrum Silver Advance for three years may slow cognitive aging by 60 percent.
Aging and Cognitive Health in the Philippines
According to Haleon Philippines, the company behind Centrum, the leading multivitamins in the Philippines, cognitive aging can begin as early as age 50 for many Filipinos. This underscores the importance of supporting cognitive health early—ideally starting between ages 40 and 50—to prevent cognitive decline as we age,
Haleon Philippines General Manager Jeffrey Go said: “For Filipinos, maintaining cognitive health into their golden years is essential. With Centrum Silver Advance, we’re committed to supporting adult Filipinos by providing essential nutrients proven to benefit cognitive health, especially in a country facing unique aging challenges.” Haleon is a world-leading consumer health company with brands built on science, innovation, and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers in the Philippines and globally.
Centrum Silver Advance is formulated with levels that help meet the nutritional needs of adults ages 50 years old and up. It supports brain health with Zinc and B-vitamins. It helps maintain muscle function and strong bones with Vitamins D, B6, and Calcium. Centrum Silver Advance also supplies the body with Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C to support the normal function of the heart and the immune system.
“Haleon Philippines is dedicated to promoting cognitive health through scientifically backed multivitamins like Centrum Silver Advance. We are actively partnering with healthcare professionals to support healthy aging and raising awareness about the role of multivitamins in cognitive health, following the COSMOS findings,” Go stated.
