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Phosphorus
Recommended Daily Intake
Food Sources
Higher protein foods
Meat
Fish
Poultry
Dairy products
Problems Associated with Deficiencies
Symptoms in humans have not been identified
Functions/Potential Benefits at Recommended Levels
Helps build and maintain teeth and bones
Essential in muscle and nerve functions and in the release of energy
Enhances use of other nutrients
Necessary in formation of DNA and cell membranes
Helps bring phosphorus levels to normal in people with diabetes, alcoholism, kidney disease, and those who chronically take certain types of antacids that bind phosphorus
Potential Benefits Under Investigation
None reported at this time
Special Considerations/Possible Adverse Effects with Excess Intake
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is set between 3 - 4 gm/day
Excess phosphorus in relation to calcium intake can lower blood calcium levels
Those with kidney insufficiency should avoid phosphorus supplementation
* Information in this chart is not intended to provide a complete review on any topic.
** The information in this chart is in reference to healthy adults only, not to children or pregnant and lactating women. |
