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Calcium 

Is the most abundant mineral in the body.

Calcium is essential for the formation and growth of bone and teeth.  It is especially essential in the growth and development of children.  Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. About 99% of calcium is deposited in the bones and teeth and the 1% is in the soft tissues.  

Calcium acts in cooperation with phosphorus and D to build and maintain bones and teeth also Vitamin C is necessary for calcium absorption. It is essential for healthy blood, calcium eases insomnia and helps regulate the heartbeat.  An important calcium partner in cardiovascular health is magnesium.

In addition, calcium aids in the body's use of iron, helps regulate the passage of nutrients in and out of the cell walls, helps prevent the accumulation of too much acid or too much alkali in the blood, plays a part in muscle growth, muscle contraction and nerve transmission.

Calcium needs acid for proper assimilation.  If acid is not present in the body, calcium is not dissolved and therefore cannot be used as needed by the body.  Instead it can build up in tissues and joints as calcium deposits.