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Dietary Phosphorus Intake: Health Benefits Explored

by Colleen Fleiss on Sep 18 2022 10:52 PM
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Dietary Phosphorus Intake: Health Benefits Explored
An increased intake of phosphorous is linked to a higher bone mineral content and bone density, a decreased risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) by 3%, and an increased risk of lowering levels of HDL-cholesterol (or “good” cholesterol) by 21% for every 100 milligrams of added phosphorus consumed, revealed the International Food Additives Council (IFAC), a global association representing manufacturers and end-users of food ingredients.

Health Benefits of Phosphorus in your Diet

The two-part study was conducted by researchers Kristin Fulgoni, Victor Fulgoni and Taylor Wallace who found that between 1988-1994 and 2015-2016, Americans’ daily intake of natural phosphorus increased by 12% while their daily intake of added phosphorus decreased by 13%.
The body uses this mineral to build strong bones and teeth, maintain a normal pH balance, deliver oxygen to tissues, convert food into energy, and much more. The top five food sources of natural phosphorus include cheese, pizza, chicken, reduced-fat milk and eggs.

Currently, the average total dietary phosphorus intake for adult Americans is 1,400 milligrams per day, which is well below the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of 3,000 - 4,000 milligrams per day. Added phosphorus accounts for about 11.6% of total phosphorus intake among American adults ages 19 and over. The main contributors for added phosphorus are cheese, soft drinks, cakes, pies, cookies, and brownies.

Source-Eurekalert


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