Calcitonin is a hormone
that occurs naturally in the human body. Calcitonin
salmon is similar to human calcitonin hormone in
many ways. However, calcitonin salmon is more potent.
Calcitonin salmon is used for its beneficial effects
on bones in the treatment of osteoporosis (after
menopause).
Calcitonin salmon strengthens bones by reducing
the rate of bone breakdown caused by cells in
the bone called osteoclasts. This allows cells
called osteoblasts to build up the bones more
efficiently. Improvements can usually be seen
in one to three months.