Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Not having enough calcium can cause many health problems. Calcium insufficiency also causes weak bones and tooth decay. This is because almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth. This program will help you better understand the importance of calcium in the body and how you can make sure you are getting the right amount.
Calcium is the chemical element of atomic number 20 and a soft gray metal. Although calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the earths crust it is never found free in nature since it easily forms compounds by reacting with oxygen and water. Metallic calcium was first isolated