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Nutrition » Phosphorus [ P ]

AI Overview

Phosphorus is an essential mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth, and is important for energy production and many other bodily functions. 
What phosphorus does
  • Builds bones and teethPhosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body, along with calcium. 
  • Helps with energyPhosphorus helps the body make ATP, a molecule that stores energy. 
  • Helps with proteinPhosphorus is needed to make protein, which helps build and repair cells and tissues. 
  • Helps with kidney functionPhosphorus helps filter waste in the kidneys. 
  • Helps with muscle contractionsPhosphorus helps with muscle contractions and reduces muscle pain after a workout. 
  • Helps with nerve signalingPhosphorus helps with nerve signaling. 
  • Helps with DNA and RNAPhosphorus is a component of DNA and RNA, the genetic building blocks. 
Phosphorus [ P ]

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