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Phosphorus is a mjor mineral.
Phosphorus is second only to calcium as the most abundant mineral in the body.
The average body contains 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of phosphorus.
Osteoporosis: High intakes of phosphorus increase the loss of calcium from bones, which result in reduced bone density and a higher risk of osteoporosis.