Phosphorus Deficiency   Phosphorus Deficiency And How It Affects Your Health low-potassium low-sodium-diet low-sodium magnesium-deficiency magnesium-health manganese-food-sources manganese-health manganese phosphorus-deficiency phosphorus-for-health phosphorus potassium-health selenium-health     Phosphorus Deficiency And Its Affects Phosphorus is part of the genetic makeup or material of all cells within your body. It works with enzymes and vitamins to process needed energy from food taken in. Even though phosphorus is combined with calcium in all of your bones and teeth, you can still become deficient in this major mineral. The symptoms of deficiency are fragile bones, loss of appetite, stiff joints and weakness. Usually its not a case of not getting enough, but getting too much. Too much can effect the body’s ability to use and absorb calcium. Soft drinks and fast foods usually contain high amounts of phosphorus causing calcium not to be absorbed right and causing brittle bones. People who take antacids over a long period of time cannot absorb phosphorus and quite often will show the above symptoms. Lack of phosphorus can cause soft bones making the bones unstable or bend easily and teeth to decay rapidly. It does not accelerate growth in children or reduce arthritis. It also does not reduce stress. Phosphorus is not toxic but must be kept in balance with other minerals. This mineral aids and strengthen bones and teeth and works with energy metabolism. Watch what you eat and drink, make sure this mineral is in balance with other minerals, vitamins and enzymes. Article By Jeannie Crabtree C.Ac. Learn what you can do to increase your health and nutrition, while decreasing your stress by starting your Health And Nutrition tips.  Trace Minerals Research Cal/Mag/Zinc Liquid, Natural Pina Colada Flavor   Trace Minerals Research Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak   Return to mineral articles

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