Phosphorus:

Food Sources of Phosphorus:

• Almonds
• Asparagus
• Bran
• Brewer’s yeast
• Corn
• Dairy products
• Dried fruit
• Eggs
• Fish
• Garlic
• Legumes
• Lentils
• Meats
• Nuts
• Poultry
• Pumpkin seeds
• Rice bran and polishings
• Salmon
• Sesame seeds
• Soybeans, dried
• Squash seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Wheat (bran & germ)
• Whole grains

Other Sources for Phosphorus – Brand Names:

• Calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite)
• Phosfood Liquid (Used in the Liver-Gallbladder flush)
• Soy Bean Lecithin
• Calcifood
• Calsol
• Super-EFF

Signs of Phosphorus Deficiency:

• Anxiety
• Bone pain
• Dizziness
• Facial flushing
• Fatigue
• Fearfulness
• Heaviness or pain in the chest
• Irregular breathing
• Irritability
• Nosebleeds
• Numbness
• Palpitations
• Skin sensitivity
• Trembling
• Weakness
• Weight changes

What Phosphorus Does:

• Assists kidney function
• Cofactor for many enzymes and activates b-complex vitamins
• Forms bones and teeth
• Forms RNA and DNA
• Increases endurance and fights fatigue
• Needed for cell growth
• Needed for contraction of the heart muscle
• Produces energy

Cautions & Comments About Phosphorus: 

• Excessive amounts of phosphorus interfere with calcium uptake, a diet consisting of junk food is a common culprit
• Phosphorus can be toxic at dosages or intake above 1 gram per day, in some cases causing diarrhea, the calcification of organs and soft tissues, and making the body unable to absorb iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc
• Vitamin D increases the effectiveness of phosphorus

Helpful Links and Resources for Phosphorus:

• All About Phosphorus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphorus
• Good calcium/phosphorus discussion: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/phosphorus/