Question 1

what foods are high in phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

High Phos Food: Many different types of food have high phosphorus content.  National Kidney Foundation website has an easy-to-read list:

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/phosphorus

Question 2

what foods contain phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

Food and phosphorous: A list of food that contain phosphorous (p) can be found at this link: 
http://www.Health.Qld.Gov.Au/nutrition/resources/renal_phosph_table.Pdf

some foods rich in p are nuts, cheese, pumpkin seeds and soy beans.

Question 3

what foods are low in phosphorus?

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Here's a list: Here's a pretty good list: http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/28674-list-foods-low-phosphorus/  some of the foods listed: fish, carrots, onions, green beans, jam, honey, white rice, soy milk.

Question 4

how do u know if your phosphorus level is high?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: You can have a simple blood test to have the levels measured.

Question 5

why would a person  need a urine phosphorus measurement?

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Rare kidney problems: Phosphorus is an important compound that allows our muscles to contract, our nerves to function, and builds bones and teeth. Certain kidney problems can cause loss of phosphorous in the form of the ion phosphate, called hypophosphatemia.
The phosphate urine test measures the amount of phosphate in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours (24-hour urine test).

Question 6

is it true your supposed too consume more calcium than phosphorus daily?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Phosphorous prevents absorption of calcium and vitamin d and that is why heavy soda drinkers usually have low vitamin d levels. You should limit phospahtes in your diet.

Question 7

if my phosphorus is low (2.0 mg/dl) , what does that mean

low phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

Low phosphorus: Low phosphorous levels can be caused by taking too many antacids containing magnesium or aluminum hydroxide,by over active parathyroid activity,uncontrolled diabetes, malignancy spreading to bones, malnutrition.  An endocrinologist can evaluate and advise you further. Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 8

my phosphorus is low at 1.9. i eat a regular diet. what would cause low phosphorus ?

Accepted Answer

Low phosphorus : Low serum phosphorus levels can be due to hyperparathyroidism or vitamin D deficiency. Phosphorus is an important mineral for all cells in the body. I recommend that you consult an endocrinologist to determine the cause of your phosphorus deficiency. Normal levels are 2.7-4.5.

Question 9

phosphorus level is 4.5. the very top of range. is this okay or should i be concerned?? what could it mean?

Accepted Answer

Means UR normal?: Hyperphosphatemia (abnormally high serum phosphate levels) can result from increased phosphate intake, decreased phosphate excretion, or a disorder that shifts intracellular phosphate to extracellular space. Likely little cause for concern in your case, unless you're taking IV hyperalimentation.

Question 10

what is the normal value of phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

Normal phosphorus: Serum phosphorus (p) is measured in milligrams of p per deciliter of blood (mg/dl). The normal range is generally 2.4 to 4.1 mg/dl and it  varies slightly depending on your age. It’s natural for children to have higher p levels because they need more of this mineral to help their bones develop.

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