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CALCIUM CHROMIUM COPPER IODINE IRON MAGNESIUM MANGANESE MOLYBDENUM PHOSPHORUS POTASSIUM SELENIUM SODIUM ZINC

PHOSPHORUS It is important that phosphorus be present in the body in balance with magnesium and calcium. An imbalance in any one of these three can cause problems in the body. Phosphorus is important in blood clotting, bone and tooth formation, cell growth, contraction of your heart muscle, normal heart rhythm and kidney function. SOURCES Significant amounts are found in asparagus, bran, brewer's yeast, corn, dairy products, eggs, fish, dried fruit, garlic, legumes, nuts sesame/sunflower/pumpkin seeds, meats, poultry, salmon and whole grains. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency in phosphorus is rare but can produce symptoms such as anxiety, bone pain, fatigue, irregular breathing, irritability, numbness, skin sensitivity, trembling, weakness and weight changes. CAUTIONS Excessive amounts of phosphorus interfere with calcium uptake. Eating an excess of processed foods and refined sugars can overload your system with phosphorus. A good friend to phosphorus is vitamin D, increasing it's effectiveness. ~ Back To Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids and Antioxidants Index ~

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