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The Miracle in the Cell Membrane

vital importance for health. It's also essential that these
substances be present in exactly the right quantities in the
body, neither more nor less. This important responsibili-
ty is assumed by the cell membrane.

Calcium
One of the minerals necessary for a healthy body is
calcium, which is present in large quantities in the bones.
When lacking in substantial amounts, pains in the teeth
and back, weakening in the bones, and easy fractures can
all occur. The level of calcium in the body is important
not only for the bones, but also plays a role in all the
body's functions. It is also an essential mineral for the
absorption of iron in the body and for nutrients to be able
to pass through the cell membrane.
Calcium is also important for cells to perform their
functions, the transmission of nerve signals, muscle
development and contraction, blood coagulation, and the
development of the baby's bones during pregnancy. It
also protects the baby from mercury poisoning, prevents
kidney stones, reduces the risk of cancer and heart
attacks, provides energy, accelerates the activities of var-
ious enzymes, breaks down fats for use by the body, and
helps the skin to remain healthy.
In his book Nature's Destiny, the microbiologist
Michael Denton touches on the importance of calcium for
the body:

In biological systems, it is calcium which is pre-eminently
used where chemical information must be transmitted at great

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