For one, "phosphorus keeps the blood pH within a normal range," says Bonci. This is a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is, and maintaining a normal blood pH is important for overall health.

Phosphorus contributes approximately 50% of bone mineral content, second only to calcium. This mineral combines with calcium to form hydroxyapatite crystals that give bones their strength and ...

Phosphorus additives in processed foods can disrupt bone and mineral metabolism when consumed at levels typical of a Western diet, a new study finds. Orlando M. Gutierrez, MD, of the University of ...