Secreting Gland:
Thyroid Gland (Parafollicular C Cells)

Overview

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the parafollicular (C) cells of the thyroid gland. It plays an important role in regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism by helping to maintain healthy calcium balance within the body. Calcitonin works in conjunction with parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D to support normal bone remodelling and mineral homeostasis.

Within GUNA's Low Dose Medicine philosophy, Guna Calcitonin is traditionally used to support the physiological regulation of calcium metabolism and skeletal health. Rather than replacing endogenous hormone production, it is intended to encourage the body's natural regulatory mechanisms involved in bone turnover and mineral balance.

Primary Physiological Actions

Calcitonin plays an important role in:

• Supporting healthy calcium homeostasis.
• Promoting normal bone remodelling.
• Inhibiting excessive osteoclastic bone resorption.
• Supporting bone mineral density.
• Helping regulate phosphorus metabolism.
• Supporting healthy skeletal function.
• Contributing to balanced calcium deposition within bone.
• Working alongside parathyroid hormone and vitamin D to maintain mineral balance.

Traditional Indications

Within biological and bioregulatory medicine, Guna Calcitonin is traditionally considered where support of calcium metabolism and skeletal regulation is desired, including:

• Osteopenia.
• Osteoporosis.
• Bone demineralisation.
• Age-related bone loss.
• Fracture recovery.
• Disorders of calcium metabolism.
• Postmenopausal bone support.
• Skeletal health programmes.
• Connective tissue support.
• General endocrine regulation.

Commonly Used by Practitioners For

• Bone health programmes.
• Osteoporosis support.
• Osteopenia.
• Healthy ageing.
• Fracture recovery.
• Calcium metabolism support.
• Skeletal maintenance.
• Connective tissue regulation.
• Endocrine balancing programmes.
• Musculoskeletal support.

Common Complementary Remedies

Depending on the clinical presentation, Guna Calcitonin is commonly combined with:

• Parathormone D6 – complementary regulation of calcium metabolism.
• Thyreoidea suis – thyroid support.
• Coenzyme Compositum – cellular metabolism and tissue repair.
• Ubichinon Compositum – mitochondrial energy production.
• Osteoheel – bone and connective tissue support.
• Calcarea phosphorica – bone mineralisation support.
• Calcarea fluorica – connective tissue and skeletal support.
• Symphytum – bone healing support.
• Silicea – connective tissue and structural support.

Dosage

15–20 drops twice daily.