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What are the benefits of phosphorus?
Phosphorus is very important to help make your bones really solid. In fact, about 80% of phosphorus is located in the skeletal system of the body. It’s very difficult to become deficient in phosphorus because it’s in so many different foods. However, too much phosphorus can be a bad thing too.
Benefits
Phosphorus is involved in
Blood
DNA
Muscle energy
pH
Cellular membrane
Symptoms of low phosphorus
Fatigue
Tartar
Stones and stone formation
Brittle bones
Symptoms of too much phosphorus
Excess phosphorus in the body can mess with your kidneys. If you have end-stage kidney disease, too much phosphorus can even be deadly.
Symptoms of too much:
Cavities
Bone loss
High blood pressure
Kidney damage
Heart damage Calcification in the arteries
Potential causes of high phosphorus
Consuming too much soda (especially dark-colored)
Junk food
Potential causes of low phosphorus
Diabetes
Alcohol Antacids
Crohn’s disease
Where to get it
Fish
Pumpkin seeds
Nuts
Crimini mushrooms
Sardines
Scallops
Cod
Mushrooms
Eggs
Last updated: Dec 25, 2023 15:24 PM