Bob Jones University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; email: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Reaffirmation I of its Accredited Status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accrediting Commission on November 8, 2011.
What is calcium and what does it do? Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and hardness. The body also needs calcium for muscles to move and for nerves to carry messages between the brain and every body part.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. It is essential for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, where about 99% of the body's calcium is found.Calcium also helps the heart, nerves, muscles, and other body systems work properly. Calcium citrate: Easily absorbed and digested by the body. 2  It does not contain as much elemental calcium -- the amount your body actually absorbs -- as calcium carbonate. 3  It is more expensive than calcium carbonate. 4  Also, calcium citrate should not be used with aluminum-containing antacids.