{"product_id":"ips-calmag","title":"CalMag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mineral foundation for bones and teeth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium and magnesium do their best work together, not apart. IPS Calmag pairs two calcium sources with two magnesium sources, plus vitamin D3, zinc, manganese, copper, calcium ascorbate for vitamin C, and green rooibos, in one formula. It’s a mineral supplement that contributes to the development and maintenance of bones and teeth — and calcium intake, combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise, may help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  details.ips-accordion summary { list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1025em; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; }\n  details.ips-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  details.ips-accordion summary::after { content: '+'; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 300; color: #555; margin-left: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  details.ips-accordion[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }\n  details.ips-accordion .ips-accordion-body { padding: 12px 0 8px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy these ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a macro mineral — one the body needs in relatively large amounts — and is only absorbed properly in the presence of vitamin D, which is why the two are paired here. Contributes to the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential for normal energy production, and for muscles to contract and relax. Contributes to the maintenance of muscle function, including the heart muscle, and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the body produce and repair connective tissue, and helps produce red blood cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e also contributes to the production of connective tissue and bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eThis might be for you if…\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want your calcium and magnesium in one formula, rather than juggling two bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re building bone-health habits now rather than waiting for a bone density scan to prompt you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re comfortable taking it before breakfast, as directed, alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise — not instead of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat’s inside (per capsule)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eMeasured to the milligram, not eyeballed. Usual dose is 2 capsules daily:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eINGREDIENT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003ePER CAPSULE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eCalcium lactate (providing calcium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e28,5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eDicalcium malate dihydroxide (providing calcium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e28,5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eCalcium ascorbate (providing vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e22,6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eMagnesium oxide (providing magnesium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e20,5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eMagnesium lactate (providing magnesium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9,6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eGreen Oxithin™ \u003cem\u003eAspalathus linearis\u003c\/em\u003e (Green Rooibos) extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eZinc sulphate (providing zinc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1,5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e73 IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eManganese amino acid chelate (providing manganese)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e0,4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eCopper amino acid chelate (providing copper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e0,2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; padding: 12px 14px; background-color: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eExplore with AI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/?q=Here+are+the+active+ingredients+in+a+supplement+I%27m+looking+at+%28per+capsule%29%3A+Calcium+lactate+28.5+mg%2C+Dicalcium+malate+dihydroxide+28.5+mg%2C+Calcium+ascorbate+%28providing+vitamin+C%29+22.6+mg%2C+Magnesium+oxide+20.5+mg%2C+Magnesium+lactate+9.6+mg%2C+Green+Oxithin%E2%84%A2+Green+Rooibos+extract+15+mg%2C+Zinc+sulphate+1.5+mg%2C+Vitamin+D3+73+IU%2C+Manganese+amino+acid+chelate+0.4+mg%2C+Copper+amino+acid+chelate+0.2+mg.+The+recommended+dose+is+2+capsules+daily+before+breakfast.\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.85em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e✦ ChatGPT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.8em; color: #888;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePowered by a third-party AI, not IPS — nothing it says is a SAHPRA-approved claim about this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eTake 2 capsules daily before breakfast, with a full glass of water, at about the same time each day. Swallow whole — don’t crush or chew. For adults 18 and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should take care\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for children under 18.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t take if hypersensitive to any ingredient, or on chronic medication without medical advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn corticosteroids? They can reduce calcium absorption — speak to your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace oral antibiotics at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral calcium supplements can cause gastrointestinal irritation (abdominal pain, nausea, gastritis) in some people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy? Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you’re unsure how this affects you, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eStorage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eStore at or below 25°C, in the original, tightly closed container, protected from moisture and out of the bathroom. Keep out of reach of children. Don’t use after the expiry date. Return unused medicine to your pharmacist rather than the bin or drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eRegulatory information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eCategory D33.7 Complementary Medicine, Combination Product · Scheduling status: S0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #777; font-size: 0.9em; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eOur customer care team can help with anything about IPS Calmag or our other products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ipshealth.co.za\"\u003einfo@ipshealth.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer care line: \u003ca href=\"tel:+27101406700\"\u003e010 140 6700\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7027\/5745\/files\/PIL-IPS-Calmag.pdf?v=1789625765\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the Patient Information Leaflet.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"IPS Health \u0026 Wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936008196257,"sku":null,"price":282.1,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7027\/5745\/files\/ips-calmag-official-packshot_332f20aa-3c3d-4f8d-b877-b7aed4ce6bc1.jpg?v=1787975370","url":"https:\/\/ipshealth.co.za\/products\/ips-calmag","provider":"IPS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}