Phosphorus for the Prosperous
Sorry for the lameness… blame it on the lack of phosphorus!
This is important for me. You see, phosphorus is involved in ALL the cellular energy production cycles within the body. Adequate protein intake is essential in providing the needed phosphorus for increased energy production and reducing excess tissue calcium retention.
The best food sources of phosphorus are protein foods, such as meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and cheese. Other good sources include nuts, seeds and whole grains. Because phosphorus is contained in all animal foods, phosphorus deficiency is rare. However, overuse of antacids, excessive calcium intake and lack of vitamin D can all result in phosphorus deficiency. Signs of deficiency include anxiety, arthritis, impaired bone growth, irritability, loss of appetite, anemia, increased susceptibility to infection, numbness and tingling of the extremities and muscle weakness. Because phosphorus is so widespread in food, dietary phosphorus deficiency is rare.
