Calcitonin

C.M.Newell (reshan@deyr.ultranet.com)
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 17:44:08 -0500 (EST)

>HYPERcalcitonism.

Hypercalcitonism refers to an excess of calcitonin. Hypercalcemia
refers to an excess of serum calcium.

Calcitonin is the hormone which protects *against* hypercalcemia,
by promoting renal excretion of Ca, and *inhibiting* mobilization of Ca from
bone.

So, yes. Excess Ca in the diet makes it more difficult for the body
to pull out its reserves in a crisis.
Clear as mud?

--CMNewell

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