Target audience

CalxPlus is ideal for menopausal women, the elderly, people who do not take enough calcium through diet and with increased calcium needs such as young children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and for bone fractures and to support osteoporosis.

CalxPlus is also suitable for individuals with limited sun exposure and low vitamin D blood levels, people who do not exercise enough or are bedridden for long periods of time, women with low body weight, or taking specific medication for osteoporosis, such as biphosphonates.

According to the Supreme Health Council, all pregnant women are advised to take a daily supplement of 20 micrograms (or 800 IU, International Units) of vitamin D, along with an increased calcium intake of 1,200 mg. It is essential to supplement the diet with calcium-rich ingredients, such as dairy products and green leafy vegetables. This is important not only for maintaining the mother's bone density, but also for the unborn child's bone development.

Breastfeeding women are advised to take a daily supplement of 20 micrograms (or 800 IU, International Units) of vitamin D, along with an increased calcium requirement of 1,200 mg. Dairy products and calcium-rich foods are good sources, but you can also take calcium supplements if you have trouble reaching the recommended daily calcium intake.

After the age of 40, bone density begins to gradually decrease, making our bones more fragile and increasing the risk of bone fractures. Between the ages of 20 and 40, the build-up and breakdown of our bones is balanced. However, after age 40, bone degradation accelerates, we lose 0.3 to 0.5% bone annually, and shrink in length.

Once over 50, we tend to be less physically active, resulting in reduced exposure to sunlight and thus less natural vitamin D absorption. Therefore, it is essential to increase calcium intake to 1100 to 1200 mg per day to combat bone loss. Physical activity remains crucial as it enhances calcium absorption.

In women, menopause has a negative impact on bone density, with losses reaching 3% in the first five years of menopause. The combination of reduced absorption and hormonal changes leads to significantly lower calcium levels.

An additional reason for falling calcium levels in menopausal women is a deficiency in vitamin D. This vitamin is crucial for the absorption of calcium into the blood. The body produces vitamin D itself, but as one ages, this natural production decreases, especially from the age of 45.