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.
Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to your bones. Calcium is also necessary for many of your bodyâs functions, such as blood clotting and nerve and muscle function.During the teenage years (particularly ages 11-15), your bones are developing quickly and are storing calcium so that your skeleton will be strong later in life. Most basic multivitamin/mineral tablets have very little calcium in them. 2  Look for a calcium supplement that has vitamin D added. 3  Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. 4  Avoid âoyster shellâ or ânatural sourceâ calcium supplements.