Phosphorus

Information

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in our body. 85% of it is found in the bones.

Main Benefits

healthy bones and teeth

Food Sources

meat, fish, poultry, eggs, whole grains, seed and nuts

Deficiency Symptoms

anorexia, impaired growth, skeletal demineralization, proximal muscle atrophy and weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory insufficiency