PHOSPHORUS AND THE HEALTH BENEFITS

PHOSPHORUS AND THE HEALTH BENEFITS 

Phosphorus is a mineral that naturally occurs in many foods and is also available as a supplement. It plays multiple roles in the body.

SOURCES OF PHOSPHORUS 

* Meat

* Poultry

* Fish

* Dairy products

* Nuts

* Legumes

* Whole grains

* Hard potatoes

* Dried fruits 

* Garlic cloves

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PHOSPHORUS 

1.It keeps the bones strong and healthy.

2. It helps to make energy.

3. It moves the muscles.

4. It builds strong teeth

5. It manages how the body stores and uses energy

6. It filters out waste in the kidneys

7. It grows, maintains, and repairs tissue and cells

8. It produces DNA and RNA — the body’s genetic building blocks

9. It balances and use vitamins such as vitamin B and vitamin D, as well as other minerals like iodine, magnesium, and zinc

10. It maintains a regular heartbeat