Phosphorus
The body needs phosphorus for building and repairing bones and teeth, for nerves to work, and for muscles to contract.
Why it matters: The level of phosphate in the blood affects the level of calcium: as blood calcium rises, phosphate falls.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it
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What is Phosphorus?
The body needs phosphorus for building and repairing bones and teeth, for nerves to work, and for muscles to contract.
What might a high or low Phosphorus mean?
The level of phosphate in the blood affects the level of calcium: as blood calcium rises, phosphate falls.
What is the typical reference range for Phosphorus?
The general-population reference range shown here is 0.81 – 1.45 mmol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Phosphorus?
It may be lower with: Diabetic ketoacidosis, Alcohol use disorder, Sepsis, Severe burns, Hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin D deficiency, Malabsorption, Diuretic medicines, Overuse of antacids, Iron infusions.
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