1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D is highly regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D levels. In vitamin D deficiency for instance, the calcium levels go down and cause a compensatory elevation of parathyroid
This test measures the levels of calcium in the blood. If testing indicates low levels, this can indicate under-active parathyroid glands, insufficient calcium in your diet, orVit D insufficiency, and other less common conditions. High levels can indicate conditions including over-active parathyroid ...
The first morning urine pH taken upon rising and before eating is an especially good indicator of magnesium, potassium and calcium status, the minerals that most highly contribute to the buffing buffering of metabolic acids. *It is called in” equilibrated” because during the overnight rest the...
You want to test a sample of your tap water for hardness levels, but, frankly, you don’t know where to start. What are you looking for? Is there a water hardness scale? Water hardness isn’t measured in daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, or cups of coffee. No, water hardness is...
How to use lab results for medication adjustments Thyroid Tests 101 Testing thyroid hormone levels is the first step in diagnosing a thyroid disorder and determining the appropriate course of treatment. However, I’ve found that many doctors don’t test for Hashimoto’s, despite having their patie...
High pH levels erode swimwear and goggles much faster than pool water with a balanced pH level. In addition to user equipment being damaged, high pH levels damage pool equipment from calcium scale build-up. So, the first step in solving the above issues is to test the pH of the pool ...
Finally check water hardness since excess calcium stabilizes enzymes but too little and activity wanes. Safety and Clean Up Iodine stains like crude oil on denim and irritates skin and mucous membranes. Wear gloves and goggles and work over stainless steel or a disposable tray. ...
The American Heart Association recommends all adults over age 20 should have their cholesterol levels checked every four to six years. Cholesterol screening is done with a blood test that measures three things. What Appears on Cholesterol Screenings ...
ARM & HAMMER™ Bright & Strong Truly Radiant™ Toothpasteneutralizes acids and strengthens and repairs the enamel’s surface with liquid calcium™ technology — filling in tiny cracks and restoring tooth-strengthening minerals. Baking soda instantly neutralizes acids to protect enamel from erosion...
Hard water, characterized by containing higher levels of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) form salts of those minerals that in turn affect both the softness and the acidity (pH) of the water. Hard water forms scale in water that ranges from a nuisance (spots on dishes) to very expensive ...