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Calcitonin

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Oswego, NY

Is this a bisphosphonate?

May 12, 2018
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No. It is a hormone that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells (commonly known as C-cells). Calcitonin is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone.

from: Calcitonin and You...www.yourhormones.info

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