It’s an old platitude and hoary chestnut: Life is all about balance.
But sometimes we can find wisdom in even the most tired cliches. Balance is especially true in terms of managing your body’s intake of its two most abundant minerals: phosphorus and calcium.
Although they each have specific functions, they work together to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. And each mineral’s efficacy depends on the amount of the other. Too much phosphorus or not enough calcium in your diet can increase the likelihood of bone diseases like osteoporosis.
Let’s take a look at what phosphorus does, and why calcium plays an equally key role in your health.
Phosphorus is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in forming bones and teeth, creating DNA and RNA, and helping cells produce energy. It is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. Adults average about 1.5 pounds ...
