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Phosphorus is important in almost every metabolic process.
Phosphorus is essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of all cells and tissues.
Phosphorus is a structural compenent of all cells.
More than 80% of the body's phosphorus is located in the bones and teeth, where it combines with calcium to provide structure.
Amino acids and DNA (the genetic material within each cell) are both phosphorus-containing compounds.
Phosphorus is needed for energy production in the body.