Manganese: Plays an important role for formation of bones and cartilages, and is an enzyme co-factor for collagen formation. Copper: Is a cofactor for several enzymatic reactions, including that responsible for formation of collagen, a component of bone tissue. Up to 30% of the body's supply of zinc is held in the skeletal tissue. Zinc: Is essential for the formation of protein and collagen. Magnesium: Is essential for metabolism of vitamin D and for bone function, helping to maintain bone strength. Vitamin D: Is required for proper absorption and storage of calcium in bones. It is essential for maintenance of healthy and strong bones. Calcium: Is the most important component of bone tissue, and needed for bone turn-over throughout life. Caltrate plus tablets is suitable as a supplement to be used during hormone replacement therapy in menopause, as recommended by a doctor.

It may be used on doctor's recommendation for supplementation of calcium and vitamin D during treatment of osteoporosis. The combination of collagen and calcium makes bone strong and flexible - more able to absorb impact.

Healthy bone is made up of 2/3 calcium, and 1/3 collagen. What Caltrate plus tablets is used for: Caltrate plus tablets is a combined preparation with calcium for bone strength, vitamin D for calcium absorption and other important minerals for correction of calcium deficiencies, increase of bone density, prevention of bone mass reduction, and the support of collagen formation for flexibility and resilience of bones. Nature's most concentrated form of calcium. Plus minerals that promote collagen formation. Caltrateplus tablets: Contains calcium for strong bones. Healthy, resilient bones are made of: 2/3 calcium for bone strength. According to the nutrient reference values regulations published 1 March 2010. 1500mg calcium carbonate = 600mg elemental calcium. Caltrate can help maintain healthy bones throughout life, no matter what your age or when you start.

While adequate calcium intake is important, daily intakes above 2000mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit. A lifetime of regular exercise and a healthy diet, that includes calcium, builds and maintains good bone health. It's never too early or too late for Caltrate.

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