Joints, Bones & Muscles
Phosphorus
P — Element #15
The second most abundant mineral in the body after calcium. Phosphorus is built into bones and teeth, into the DNA in every cell, and into the energy molecule (ATP) that powers everything from muscle...
Helps with
- Required For Bone And Tooth Strength — About 85% Of The Body's Phosphorus Is Stored In The Skeleton
- Structural Component Of Dna, Rna, And Cell Membranes
- Essential For Atp, The Molecule The Body Uses To Power Nearly Every Cellular Activity
- Helps Maintain The Body's Acid-Base Balance
Note Excess phosphorus, especially from processed foods and cola drinks, can pull calcium from bones over time Note Skip phosphorus supplements with kidney disease — failing kidneys can't clear it, and high blood phosphorus damages blood vessels and bones