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.
So hopefully you have a better understanding as to how important calcium is, and realize some of the different functions of this mineral. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and a deficiency not only will affect bone health, but can lead to numerous other problems as well.9% of the calcium in the body is stored in the bones. This includes the teeth. The remaining calcium is in the bloodstream. While most people are aware of the benefits of calcium with regards to bone health, many are unfamiliar with the other roles calcium plays in the body.