Phosphorus+(P)

Phosphorus is a biologically essential chemical element. The body contains 700g., 80% is found in the bones and teeth, 20% in soft tissues and blood. It is the 2nd most prevalent mineral in the human body (22%) In the bones calcium:phosphorus ratio is 2:1, retention of phosphorus is favored when sufficient amounts of calcium are absorbed at the same time. The kidney's regulate the phosphorus level in the blood and ensure that it is eliminated in the urine. It is a component of nucleic acids.

=Role of Phosphorus= -Plays an essential role in cell and tissue functions -Participates in the metabolism carbohydrates and fats -Determines energy release within the cells (component of ATP & ADP) -Phospolipids help structure cell membranes -Formation of bones and teeth -Heart muscle contractions -Kidney Function -Muscle and Nerve Activity -Use of Vitamins -Maintaining pH

=Pro-Compounds= Vitamin A, D, EFA (vitamin F), Calcium, Iron and Manganese

=Anti-Compounds= Aluminum, Iron, Magnesium (in excess), White sugar (in excess)

=Daily Requirements=
 * 0-6 months || 100mg. ||
 * 7-12 months || 275mg. ||
 * 1-3 years || 460mg. ||
 * 4-8 years || 500mg. ||
 * 9-18 years || 1250mg. ||
 * 19+ years || 700mg. ||

=Deficiency= -Renal Disorders -Neuromuscular Disorders -Blood Disorders

=Excess= -Phosphorus poisoning can be fatal within a few hours, following dysenteric manifestations -Chronic poisoning (phosphorism) can cause bone necrosis, esp. in the jaw

=Sources= Contents in mg./100g
 * Parmesan || 800 ||  ||   || Split Peas || 340 ||
 * Emmenthal || 660 ||  ||   || Pork Liver || 330 ||
 * Cocoa Powder || 700 ||  ||   || Hazelnuts || 310 ||
 * Gruyere || 600 ||  ||   || Whole Grain Rice || 300 ||
 * Egg Yolk || 580 ||  ||   || Beef Brains || 300 ||
 * Soy Beans || 580 ||  ||   || Veal Liver || 300 ||
 * Processed Gruyere || 500 ||  ||   || Canned Tuna || 300 ||
 * Fresh Sardines || 490 ||  ||   || Shrimp || 300 ||
 * Almonds || 470 ||  ||   || Livarot Cheese || 300 ||
 * Cantal Cheese || 460 ||  ||   || Chocolate || 290 ||
 * Peanuts || 420 ||  ||   || Pork Kidney || 290 ||
 * White Beans || 410 ||  ||   || Milk Chocolate || 280 ||
 * Lentils || 410 ||  ||   || Fresh Salmon || 270 ||
 * Rolled Oats || 400 ||  ||   || Buckwheat Flour || 260 ||
 * Nuts || 390 ||  ||   || Mussel || 250 ||
 * Chickpeas || 375 ||  ||   || Crayfish || 240 ||
 * Whole Flour || 370 ||  ||   || Whiting || 240 ||
 * Roquefort Cheese || 360 ||  ||   || Ray || 240 ||
 * Saint-Paulin Cheese || 360 ||  ||   || Mackerel || 230 ||
 * Veal Brains || 350 ||  ||   || Carp || 220 ||
 * Sea Bream || 350 ||  ||   || Trout || 220 ||
 * Crab || 350 ||  ||   || Scallops || 210 ||

Phosphorus-rich Supplements
-Soy Lecithin -Fish Soft Roe -Stag Horn -Wheat Germ -Bone Meal

=Therapeutic Indications= -Arthritis -Stunted Growth in Children -Stress -Tooth and Gum Problems -Osteoporosis -Demineralization -Rickets -Mental Fatigue -Stress -Sleep Disorders (Insomnia) -Psychological Disorders and anxiety -Cavities -Convalescence'

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//Medical Nutrition// • Ca++ phosphate crystals are found in the matrix of the bones and teeth. 80% is in our bones and teeth. Serum Phos is maintained by parathyroid. Function: -Bones and teeth • -Used for many reactions- primary is Kreb’s cycle • -Glycolysis – making ATP • -Nucleic acid • -cAMP • -Conjugated proteins like ATP • -Buffering blood pH • -Metabolically it has a good absorption rate is 1:1. Ca++ and Phos • -Babies absorb 85% of the phos when nursin • Deficiency- rare, primarily hyperparathyroid, Etohic, DM acidosis • Ideal 1:1 with Ca++, carbonated drinks – 20% phos with no Ca++ • Excess phos is linked to osteoporosis • Dose :~1000mg/d optimal