| Parathyroid hormone | |
|---|---|
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| Abbreviation | PTH |
| Molecular formula | N/A, 84 amino acid polypeptide |
| Type | Peptide hormone |
| Administration | Endogenous only (medical use: subcutaneous injection for osteoporosis - Ray views negatively) |
| Bioavailability | Endogenously regulated by calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D statu |
| Synonyms | Parathormone, Parathyrin |
| Source | Parathyroid glands (four small glands located behind the thyroid) |
| Ray's verdict | Strongly negative, "final common path of stress", blocks mitochondrial energy production, creates a degenerative cascade, soft tissue calcification, no cellular resistance exists |
