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Phosphorus is essential for the structure and rigidity of bones. Combined with calcium, as calcium phosphate, the bone structure contains about 80% of the total body content, between 600 and 900g.

Functions of Phosphorus:

Essential for the structure of bones
& teeth, Essential for the structure of cell membranes, Essential for all major biochemical’s in the body, Essential for communication between cells, Acts as a cofactor for many enzymes, Activates B complex vitamins

Dietary sources of Phosphorus include:

Meat, Fish, Whole grains, Cheese, Nuts

Phosphorus deficiency symptoms include:

Debility, General weakness, Mental confusion, Loss of appetite, Speech problems, Anaemia, Low resistance to infection, Osteomalachia

RDA for Phosphorus

US RDA: 800-1200mg

EU RDA: 800mg