mineral homeostasis

Mineral homeostasis is the body's way of maintaining stable levels of essential minerals, like calcium and magnesium, in your blood and tissues. It involves processes that regulate mineral intake through food, absorption in the gut, storage in bones and tissues, and excretion via urine or other routes. Hormones such as parathyroid hormone and vitamin D play key roles in signaling when to increase or decrease mineral levels. This balance is crucial for proper function of nerves, muscles, and bones, and to prevent health problems caused by either deficiency or excess of these minerals.