Phosphorous

What role does it play in the organism?
Phosphorous is one of the elements that can be found in the highest quantity in our organism. 85% of it can be found in the bones. It is not only a structural constituent, but also a key element of energy balance, as the organism stores energy in phosphate bond.

What foodstuffs contain it?
Good dietary phosphorous sources are legumes, oil seeds and cheeses.

Kit fenyeget foszforhiány és mit okoz a hiányállapot?
Phosphorous deficiency occurs mainly among hospital circumstances accompanying severe diseases. In everyday life phosphorous deficiency occurs considerably less frequently compared to other mineral deficiencies.

What is the recommended intake for phosphorous?
The daily requirement is 190-775 mg for children depending on age and about 700 mg for adults.

What are the health risks of excessive phosphorous intake?
Excessive phosphorous intake inhibits the activation of vitamin D in the organism and calcium absorption in the intestines, which two effects combined lead to calcium loss.