Calcium Lactate Market Forecast and Investment Trends to 2015

Calcium Lactate Market Size, Share, Trends, Company Profiles, Demand,

Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and

Forecast To 2015

Calcium is an essential mineral for human health. Its deficiency leads to various problems like

weak bones, muscle cramps, dry skin, etc. Lack of sufficient vitamin D, low intake of calciumrich foods, magnesium deficiency, and kidney disorders are some of the main reasons of

inadequate calcium levels in humans. This problem is addresses by calcium supplements.

Calcium lactate is a white or black crystalline salt. It is one of the chelated forms of calcium. In

calcium lactate, the calcium is combined with lactic acid. Supplements taken in this form are

more easily absorbed. Other common forms of calcium supplements include calcium citrate and

calcium carbonate.

Apart from its use as a nutritional supplement in the form of pills, calcium lactate is also added

to foods. It also serves as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, thickener, and leavening agent in the

food industry. Beverage manufacturers use calcium lactate as a gelling agent as well as a

nutritional supplement. It is also widely used in animal feed and agriculture. These applications

are expected to drive demand.

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Modern lifestyle and dietary habits will also propel need for calcium lactate supplements. High

consumption of nutritionally-deficient fast food, lack of sun exposure, and stress are increasing

at an alarming rate all over the world.

Geriatrics is a lucrative customer segment for calcium lactate market. Elderly, especially postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for osteoporosis. Most of them need regular dosage of

calcium lactate to avert bone-related ailments. Rising global number of geriatrics and higher lifeexpectancies are proving favorable for growth of calcium lactate market.

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