Exp : 2025 Blackmores Cal-D is a high dose calcium supplement providing 600mg of elemental calcium worth 500IU of vitamin D3 in each easy-to-swallow tablet. Vitamin D3 works to support bone mineral density and helps with the absorption of calcium. Blackmores Cal-D may help with maintain healthy bones and muscles and maintain bone density.
Features
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and approximately 99% of the body's calcium exists in the bones. The major function of calcium is building and maintaining bones and teeth.
Calcium is also involved in various metabolic roles such as nerve transmission, contraction of muscles and the regulation of heart muscle function.
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption and utilization of calcium. Deficiency of vitamin D results in lack of bone strength and density, and joint pain.
Women's calcium requirements are increased after menopause as levels of oestrogen decline resulting in decreased calcium absorption.