Phosphorus

Description:

Phosphorus helps filter out waste in the kidneys and plays an essential role in how the body stores and uses energy.

It also helps reduce muscle pain after a hard workout.

Excess phosphorus happens with over-consumption of carbonated drinks.

Why:

Phosphorus is needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells, and for the production of the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA.

Needed to balance vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin D, iodine,  magnesium,  and zinc.

Solution:

Protein rich foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and legumes, are good sources of phosphorus.

Other sources include whole grains, hard potatoes, dried fruit, garlic, cloves.

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