Phosphorus was not included in the National Nutrition Survey II (2008). Regarding the intake of phosphorus in the German population, data exist from the 2004 Nutrition Report of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). These data on phosphorus intake are based on estimates and only reflect the average intake. It is not possible to make statements … Phosphorus: Supply Situation
The intake recommendations (D-A-CH reference values) of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) presented below are aimed at healthy people of normal weight. They do not refer to the supply of sick and convalescent people. Individual requirements may therefore be higher than the DGE intake recommendations (e.g., due to dietary habits, consumption of stimulants, long-term medication, … Phosphorus: Supply
Phosphorus is an important bone building block in the compound as calcium phosphate in hydroxyapatite.Phosphorus has other important functions: Phospholipids – building blocks of the cell membrane. Energy production and storage phosphorylated building blocks, such as ATP – adenosine triphosphate, nucleic acids (DNA;RNA), which are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information, and creatinine phosphate … Phosphorus: Functions
Interactions of phosphorus with other agents (micronutrients, foods): Calcium and vitamin D Dietary phosphorus is absorbed in the small intestine, and the excess is subsequently excreted by the kidneys. Both calcium and phosphate serum levels are regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D. Even a small drop in serum calcium levels – such as … Phosphorus: Interactions
Inadequate phosphorus intake causes abnormally low serum phosphate levels – known as hypophosphatemia (phosphate deficiency). This leads to loss of appetite, anemia, muscle weakness, bone pain, rickets in children, bone loss in adults, weak immune system with frequent infections, numbness and tingling in the extremities, and difficulty walking. Severe hypophosphatemia (phosphate deficiency) can lead to … Phosphorus: Symptoms of Deficiency
Groups at risk for deficiency include individuals with Inadequate parenteral nutrition Severe malabsorption Chronic alcoholism Excessive use of aluminum-containing antacids (aluminum forms insoluble, non-absorbable compounds with phosphate, so phosphate absorption is inhibited) Certain renal dysfunction Hyperparathyroidism Vitamin D deficiency X-linked familial hypophosphatemia (phosphate deficiency; dysfunction of intestinal and/or renal phosphate carriers), which is associated with … Phosphorus: Risk Groups
The United Kingdom Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (EVM) last evaluated vitamins and minerals for safety in 2003 and set a so-called Safe Upper Level (SUL) or Guidance Level for each micronutrient, provided sufficient data were available. This SUL or Guidance Level reflects the safe maximum amount of a micronutrient that will not cause … Phosphorus: Safety Assessment
