Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. On average, calcium makes up about 2.3% of a person’s body weight. Nearly all calcium in the body is stored in the bones and teeth. The body needs a ready supply of calcium to keep bones strong. Even after we have stopped growing bone is constantly being remodelled meaning bone is broken down and rebuilt with mineral deposits to replace the bone material that has been lost. Calcium is also needed for other body processes so if blood or tissue...