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Is phosphorus safe?

The typical American diet provides much more than the recommended intake for this mineral and might contribute to loss of bone density.

Excessive intake of phosphorus is most likely in those with diets high in meat, convenience foods, and soft drinks.

Typical American diets contain excessive amounts of phosphorus consequently, there is no reason to supplement with this mienral.


How much phosphorus do I need?

The Daily Value for phosphorus is 1g. per day.

The average daily diet provides 1,500mg. to 1,600mg. of phosphorus.

A deficiency of phosphorus is rare, but symptoms could include loss of appetite, weakness, stif joints, lowered resistance to infections, and loss of minerals from bones.