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PhosphorusVarious tasks that the compound has in the body include helping filter out waste in the kidneys and contributing to energy production in the body by participating in the breakdown of carbohydrates, protein, and fats. The compound also helps reduce muscle pain after a hard workout and it is needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells, and for the production of the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA. Currently, researchers do not worry about too little of phosphorus in the diet, but too much, which may increase potential for kidney disease. In studies, a proper balance of calcium and phosphorus has been found to be necessary for proper bone density and prevention of osteoporosis. Phosphorus - StudiesAnderson JJB. Calcium, phosphorus, and human bone development. J Nutr. 1996;126:1153S–1158S. Berner YN, Shike M. Consequences of phosphate imbalance. Ann Rev Nutr. 1988;8:121–148. Carey CF, Lee HH, Woeltje KF, eds. The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics. 29th ed. New York, NY: Lippincott-Raven; 1998:230–237,444–448. Matsumura M, Nakashima A, Tofuku Y. Electrolyte disorders following massive insulin overdose in a patient with type 2 diabetes. Intern Med. 2000;39(2):55-57. Metz JA, Anderson JJB, Gallagher Jr PN. Intakes of calcium, phosphorus, and protein, and physical activity level are related to radial bone mass in young adult women. Am J Clin Nutr. 1993;58: 537–542. Physicians' Desk Reference. 55th ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Co., Inc.; 2001:2136-2137. Reynolds JEF, ed. Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia. 31st ed. London, Great Britain: Royal Pharmaceutical Society; 1996:1181–1182, 1741. Villa ML, Packer E, Cheema M, et al. Effects of aluminum hydroxide on the parathyroid-vitamin D axis of postmenopausal women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1991;73:1256–1261. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: the new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Dietetic Assn. 1998;98(6):699-706.
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