Phosphorus, Dietary
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Phosphorus used in foods or obtained from food. This element is a major intracellular component which plays an important role in many biochemical pathways relating to normal physiological functions. High concentrations of dietary phosphorus can cause nephrocalcinosis which is associated with impaired kidney function. Low concentrations of dietary phosphorus cause an increase in calcitriol in the blood and osteoporosis.
| Descriptor ID |
D016226
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.695.635
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| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Phosphorus, Dietary" by people in Profiles.
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Taylor JM, Oladitan L, Degnan A, Henderson S, Dai H, Warady BA. Psychosocial Factors That Create Barriers to Managing Serum Phosphorus Levels in Pediatric Dialysis Patients: A Retrospective Analysis. J Ren Nutr. 2016 07; 26(4):270-5.