Absolute Justice, Kindness and Kinship — Page 97
— Part I 96 and give hardness to the membranous tissues covering the cell. A poor condition of the cells and teeth and excessive irritability are among the possible symptoms for indicating a shortage of calcium, whereas too much calcium may result in mental confusion and the lethargic condition of the body. Inside the cell is the living protoplasm which is surrounded by a tough membrane. Any deficiency of calcium in the membrane removes its toughness, consequently making the cell weaker. This may result in the protrusion of protoplasm. Among humans, the intake of calcium varies according to what they consume and where they live. Thus any deficiency of calcium or its excessive intake can make their lives vulnerable to disease. An imbalance of calcium in the bone tissue and bloodstream can be responsible for the following disorders: • Vasodilation resulting in a drop in blood pressure. • Reduced contractility of the heart muscles. • A change in bone tissue which results in rickets. • Serious osteoarthritis, where the ratio of calcium is disturbed and which also involves angina attacks. The drop in the calcium level is because of the drop in the blood pressure and causes serious and permanent damage to the brain cells and other tissues.