Phosphorus

Category:
Minerals

Type:
Major Minerals

Functions:
Acid-base balance, DNA/RNA structure, energy, enzyme cofactor, found in every cell

Deficiencies:
Unknown. (abundant mineral in healthy populations)

Toxicity:
Relative deficiency of calcium (>2:1 ratio of phosphorus:calcium could lead to hypocalcemia)

Recommended Intakes:
RDAs:
800 mg/day for adults over age 25
1200 mg for adult females - pregnant
1200 mg for adolescents ages 11-24
800 mg for children ages 1-10
500 mg for infants ages 0.5-1.0
300 mg for infants ages 0-0.5

Food Sources:
Dairy, yogurt, fish, beef, poultry, eggs, legumes, grains