| Phosphorus Recommended Dietary Intakes
Adults - 1000 mg
This Mineral Is
Essential For...
transfer of genetic
information.
for healthy bones and
teeth.
balance of acid in body
energy
kidney function.
cell growth.
contraction of heart
muscle.
Sources
Found in most foods - soft
drinks, asparagus, bran cereal, rice bran, salmon and other fish, brewer yeast, corn,
dairy products, eggs, dried fruit, garlic, nuts, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, meats, poultry,
whole grains.
Comments
If too much phosphorus is
taken, it can interfere with calcium levels. Deficiencies of phosphorus are rare.
Do not take excess
phosphorus if you suffer from kidney or liver disease, heart failure and high blood pressure. An adequate
balance of phosphorus, magnesium and calcium
should be maintained always.
Deficiencies
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