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Diet
& Nutrition Phosphorous
What
is Phosphorus?
Phosphorus is second only to calcium as a mineral in the body. Phosphorus
is present in bones and teeth and combines with calcium to form calcium
phosphate which is the substance which gives the skeleton rigidity. It is
also present in every cell in the human body and in the body fluids as
well.
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Function
- Helps build strong bones and
teeth
- Essential for healthy cell
membranes
- Essential for the conversion of
food into energy
- Essential for healthy metabolism
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Signs
of deficiency
As phosphorus is so widespread in foods, dietary deficiency is unheard of
except for alcoholics and those people suffering from liver disease.
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Best
sources
Phosphorus is found in nuts, legumes, cereals, grain and dairy produce
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This page was last updated on 25 October 2006 15:44:37
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