Phosphorus (P)
Macro Minerals
Function
- Strong teeth and bones with calcium is part of our extracellular matrix
- Main structural component of cell membranes
- Present in genetic material, both DNA & RNA
- Critically important for energy metabolism, ADP & ATP—energy currency of every cell.
- Can help ADD
Deficiency syndromes
- Muscle weakness
- Altered mental status
- Irritability
- Double vision
- Heart & Lung failure
Toxicity
- Altered mental status
- Seizures
- Muscle spasms (tetany)
- Abnormal sensations (paresthesias)
- Prolonged QT (cardiac electrical conduction system) interval
- Heart failure
- Cataracts
