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