Marker group

Bone Mineral Health

Plain-English guides to the bone mineral health markers we measure and what your results mean, written to inform the conversation with your practitioner.

Markers in this group

CalciumCalcium is the mineral that keeps your bones, muscles and nerves working and helps your blood clot. Most is stored in your bones; this test checks the small amount travelling in your blood. A result inside your report's range is the usual, reassuring picture. If it sits high or low, that is a prompt for your GP to look closer, not a cause for alarm.Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)PTH (parathyroid hormone) is the hormone that controls the calcium in your blood — when calcium dips it rises to top it up, and eases off when there is plenty. It is almost always read together with a calcium result, because it is the two numbers side by side that tell the story, not either one alone.

Reading results in this group

a little low

Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphate support bone health, muscle function, and nerve signalling. These common experiences can be related to mineral levels.

Experiencing muscle cramps, twitching, or tingling sensations?

Possible reasons:

This can relate to diet, vitamin D status, PTH, or absorption.

Next steps: Discuss with your GP. They may consider related markers such as vitamin D and PTH.

Mineral levels often respond to dietary changes within 4-8 weeks.

in range

Your mineral levels are in the expected range, supporting healthy bone, muscle, and nerve function.

Possible reasons:

Balanced diet and vitamin D status often support in-range levels.

Next steps: No follow-up is usually needed.

a little high

Higher mineral levels may be associated with supplementation, kidney function, or hormonal changes. Calcium balance involves vitamin D and PTH working together.

Possible reasons:

This can relate to supplements, dehydration, or hormone regulation.

Next steps: Discuss with your GP. They may consider related markers such as vitamin D and PTH.

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