Every book I have read of Cleopatra's life and death tells (or shall I say 'retells') the same story; a rendition of a history written by the Greek-turned-Roman historian, Plutarch. However, Plutarch wrote his account of the queen some hundred years after she died and who knows from where he got his information.
Why our body needs calcium. Calcium is a mineral that is stored in the bones. Nearly all the calcium in the body is stored in bone tissue. But a small amount (around 1%) circulates dissolved in the blood and other body fluids, or is inside our cells. This is needed for. 1  Keeping bones and teeth healthy.
Top 10 Calcium Rich Foods. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost 99 percent of the bodyâs calcium is stored in the structure of the bones and teeth. The truth is, though, many of us arenât eating enough calcium rich foods. (And hint: Itâs not always about dairy.) Bone calcium is also used as a storage area to release calcium into the bloodstream when it is needed. Calcium is needed for so much more than bone health, though. Eating calcium rich foods makes it possible for our bodyâs to achieve optimal nerve transmission, blood clotting, hormone secretion and muscle contraction.