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.
When trying to understand why calcium is important, itâs essential that you know exactly what role calcium plays in your body. Approximately 99% of the calcium currently in your body is stored in your teeth and bones. Calcium is also important for many other bodily functions, such as muscle contraction and exocytosis.