hormonal and metabolic disorders
Overview of Phosphate's Role in the Body
Introduction
Phosphorus is an element that plays an important role in the body. In the body, almost all phosphorus is combined with oxygen, forming phosphate. Phosphate is one of the body's Overview of Electrolytes , which are Bone contains about 85% of the body’s phosphate. The rest is located primarily inside cells, where it is involved in energy production. Phosphate is necessary for the formation of bones and teeth. Phosphate is also used as a building block for several important substances, including those used by the cell for energy, cell membranes, and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The body obtains phosphate from foods. Foods that are high in phosphate include milk, egg yolks, chocolate, and soft drinks. To maintain a normal level of phosphate in the blood, adults need to consume 700 milligrams a day. Phosphate is excreted from the body in urine and sometimes stool. How much phosphate is in stool varies, depending on how much is not absorbed from food. The level of phosphate in the blood may be Too high ( Hyperphosphatemia (High Level of Phosphate in the Blood) ) Too low ( Hypophosphatemia (Low Level of Phosphate in the Blood) ) 