• White phosphorus is a toxic substance produced from phosphate-containing rocks. (cdc.gov)
  • In the diet and body, phosphorus usually binds to other minerals in the form of phosphate salts. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Absorption, distribution, and elimination of a single oral dose of [`4C]tri-ortho-cresy1 phosphate in hens. (cdc.gov)
  • We usually think of phosphorus more in terms of dissolved phosphate, but (excepting the many biological forms) phosphorus actually occurs in aquariums in four different forms: dissolved inorganic phosphorus, particulate inorganic phosphorus, dissolved organic phosphorus and particulate organic phosphorus. (thekrib.com)
  • Many different types of foods contain phosphorus, mainly in the form of phosphates and phosphate esters [ 1 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Although phosphorus status is not typically assessed, phosphate can be measured in both serum and plasma [ 10 ]. (nih.gov)
  • However, plasma and serum phosphate levels do not necessarily reflect whole-body phosphorus content [ 1 , 11 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Phosphate adsorption was significantly less in seawater, and more phosphorus was desorbed in the seawater compared to the DIW. (usda.gov)
  • The medication worked in the gut to prevent phosphate absorption, specifically blocking the sodium-hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3) receptor. (healthline.com)
  • Potassium phosphate is a combination salt of potassium and phosphorus and sodium is a combination of sodium and phosphorus. (medicinenet.com)
  • Phosphorus in the form of phosphate is one of the essential electrolytes in the body that has many vital biochemical functions in metabolic processes and enzyme reactions in almost all organs and tissues. (medicinenet.com)
  • Potassium phosphate/sodium phosphate helps restore normal phosphorus levels in patients deficient in phosphorous. (medicinenet.com)
  • Phosphorus signifies an essential element in molecular biology, yet given the limited solubility of phosphates on early Earth, alternative sources like meteoritic phosphides have been proposed to incorporate phosphorus into biomolecules under prebiotic terrestrial conditions. (nature.com)
  • Bacterial and algal phosphatase activity convert dissolved organic phosphorus to phosphates. (thekrib.com)
  • Kienzle noted that some cat foods analyzed by a German consumer-products testing organization, Stiftung Warentest, contained five times or more the amount of phosphorus needed to maintain health. (petfoodindustry.com)
  • In particular, moist food formulations contained on average several times the amount of phosphorus required to keep cats healthy. (petfoodindustry.com)
  • Tenapanor (marketed as Xphozah) was intended to help adults with chronic kidney disease control the amount of phosphorus in their blood, especially those who didn't respond to other therapies and were on dialysis. (healthline.com)
  • As the amount of phosphorus you eat rises, so does the need for calcium. (mountsinai.org)
  • Phosphorus absorption occurs throughout the small intestine, but primarily in the duodenum and jejunum with minimal absorption occurring in the ileum. (foodmineral.com)
  • Phosphorus undergoes passive absorption in the small intestine, although some is absorbed by active transport [ 2 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Therefore, the aim of the present study was to characterize expression patterns of small intestine calcium and phosphorus transporter genes during the first two weeks post-hatch in chickens. (usda.gov)
  • We have determined that: 1) expression of all calcium and phosphorus transporters in small intestine (jejunum and ileum) were affected by age, 2) only mRNA expression of calcium transporter Calbidin D28k in jejunum, and calcium sensing receptor in ileum were effected by delay in feed access, and 3) only phosphorus transporter type III was affected by age, delay in feed access and their interaction. (usda.gov)
  • It still works in the gut, particularly the small intestine and colon, to block the absorption of certain substances by turning off the sodium-hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3) receptor. (healthline.com)
  • Although some phosphorus is lost in gastrointestinal secretions and as a result of the sloughing of intestinal epithelial cells, the net input of phosphorus into extracellular fluid from gastrointestinal tract is approximately 600 to 800 mg per day. (foodmineral.com)
  • In addition, phosphorus plays key roles in regulation of gene transcription, activation of enzymes, maintenance of normal pH in extracellular fluid, and intracellular energy storage. (nih.gov)
  • These actions result in an increase in the concentrations of calcium and phosphorus in extracellular fluid. (medscape.com)
  • This increase of calcium and phosphorus in extracellular fluid, in turn, leads to the calcification of osteoid, primarily at the metaphyseal growing ends of bones but also throughout all osteoid in the skeleton. (medscape.com)
  • It enters the aquarium from tap water, sometimes from water treatments like pH buffers and as inorganic phosphorus wasted through the gills and kidneys of animals. (thekrib.com)
  • We do not yet know the whole story, but we do know that phosphorus excess can be nephrotoxic [harmful to the kidneys]. (petfoodindustry.com)
  • Now, her team has evidence that unnecessary, excessive phosphorus levels in cat food may harm the kidneys of healthy, younger cats, potentially leading to later kidney disease. (petfoodindustry.com)
  • The kidneys, bones, and intestines regulate phosphorus homeostasis, which requires maintenance of urinary losses at equivalent levels to net phosphorus absorption and ensuring that equal amounts of phosphorus are deposited and resorbed from bone [ 1 , 7 , 8 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Phosphorus helps filter out waste in the kidneys and plays an essential role in how the body stores and uses energy. (mountsinai.org)
  • Known as the "sunshine vitamin" because ultraviolet sunlight works with the skin, liver and kidneys to produce Vitamin D3, Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that stimulates calcium absorption and regulates calcium concentration levels in the blood, promoting healthy bones, teeth and skin. (well.ca)
  • Oral ingestion of white phosphorus in humans has been demonstrated to result in pathologic changes to the liver and kidneys. (medscape.com)
  • Phosphorus from bone meal originated from ground bones without any additives," said Kienzle. (petfoodindustry.com)
  • There was no problem detected in cats eating high phosphorus from bone meal for four weeks. (petfoodindustry.com)
  • The combination of high phosphorus intakes with low calcium intakes increases serum PTH levels, but evidence is mixed on whether the increased hormone levels decrease bone mineral density [ 2 , 4-6 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential minerals involved in many biological processes including bone development and mineralization. (usda.gov)
  • The delicate balance between calcium and phosphorus is necessary for proper bone density and prevention of osteoporosis. (mountsinai.org)
  • Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus from food and assists bone development. (cdc.gov)
  • Atomic absorption spectroscopy method. (cenicana.org)
  • Atomic absorption spectroscopy method (nitric-perchloric mixture). (cenicana.org)
  • Many of Iran from January 2011 to March was analysed using atomic absorption factors--genetic differences, endo- 2011. (who.int)
  • The calcium (Ca) lost from the bleached enamel was quantified with an atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS). (bvsalud.org)
  • Regarding the methods, microhardness 2,5 , scanning electron and polarized light microscopy 7,14 , micro energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry (μEDXRF) 11 , Fourier transform-Raman (FTRaman) spectroscopy10 and atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) 10 have been used to determine the adverse effects resulting from bleaching techniques. (bvsalud.org)
  • Industries use white phosphorus to manufacture chemicals used in fertilizers, food additives, and cleaning compounds. (cdc.gov)
  • The military uses white phosphorus in various types of ammunition as an incendiary agent, because it spontaneously catches fire in air. (cdc.gov)
  • It has a match-like or garlic-like, acrid odor, but do not depend on odor for detection of white phosphorus. (cdc.gov)
  • Indoor Air: White phosphorus can release into indoor air as smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Water: White phosphorus can contaminate water. (cdc.gov)
  • Food: White phosphorus cannot be used to contaminate food. (cdc.gov)
  • Outdoor Air: White phosphorus can enter outdoor air as smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Agricultural: If white phosphorus releases as smoke, it is unlikely to contaminate agricultural products. (cdc.gov)
  • However, particles of white phosphorus that do not react with air may contaminate agricultural products. (cdc.gov)
  • White phosphorus absorbs into the body when inhaled, ingested, or through skin contact. (cdc.gov)
  • Because of its reactivity, white phosphorus has been used as an incendiary agent by the military or as an igniter for munitions. (medscape.com)
  • Munitions-quality white phosphorus is generally found as a waxy, yellow, transparent solid. (medscape.com)
  • Most injuries associated with white phosphorus are the result of accidents due to either human or mechanical error. (medscape.com)
  • White phosphorus can cause significant injury and death, and its use by the military has been highly criticized. (medscape.com)
  • White phosphorus skin exposure results in painful chemical burn injuries. (medscape.com)
  • White phosphorus is highly lipid soluble and, as such, is believed to have rapid dermal penetration once particles are embedded under the skin. (medscape.com)
  • Few studies have investigated the degree of tissue destruction associated with white phosphorus injuries. (medscape.com)
  • The ingestion of a small quantity of white phosphorus can cause gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. (medscape.com)
  • Inhalation of white phosphorus smoke is presumed to be the least severe form of exposure, as it has not been shown to cause casualties. (medscape.com)
  • Burns frequently are second and third degree because of the rapid ignition and highly lipophilic properties of white phosphorus. (medscape.com)
  • We used a combination of several synchrotron-based techniques (i.e., spatially resolved micro-X-ray fluorescence, micro-X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy, and micro-X-ray diffraction) to speciate Pb at two incubation times in a smelter-contaminated soil on addition of several fluid and granular P amendments. (k-state.edu)
  • X-ray absorption near edge structure and micro X-ray fluorescence analyses indicate that two-thirds of the P in this layer was associated with poorly crystalline Fe oxides, with an additional. (lu.se)
  • Dietary phosphorus occurs in both inorganic form as well as phospholipids. (foodmineral.com)
  • In the form of phospholipids, phosphorus is also a component of cell membrane structure and of the body's key energy source, ATP. (nih.gov)
  • Intake recommendations for phosphorus and other nutrients are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine [ 12 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Depression of the serum calcium level with an elevation in the serum phosphorus level (reversed calcium-phosphorus ratio) with electrocardiographic changes including prolongation of the QT segment, ST-segment depression, T-wave changes, and bradycardia also have been observed. (medscape.com)
  • 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 and measurements of serum phosphorus, creatinine and hemoglobin. (medscape.com)
  • Serum phosphorus levels ≥3.5 mg/dL were associated with both mild and moderate anemia. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] Dysregulation of these processes resulting in chronically low or high serum phosphorus has been associated with adverse outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] These few studies that evaluated the relationship between serum phosphorus and anemia have been limited in various ways, including smaller population size, lack of heterogeneity and non-consideration of secondary causes of anemia. (medscape.com)
  • The solution is absorbed into an acetylene/dinitrogen monoxide flame and the molybdenum, and hence the phosphorus, is determined by measuring the absorbance of the 379,8 nm line emitted by a molybdenum hollow-cathode lamp. (iso.org)
  • Most importantly, it supplements the body with other cofactors that improve general nutrient and mineral absorption. (blinddogs.net)
  • They affect the body's nutrient and mineral absorption, auto-immune defense capability, toxin drainage ability, pH balance and anti-parasitic properties, defense from non-communicable and communicable diseases. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • To follow up this discovery and related future exoplanet biosignature detections, it is important to spectroscopically detect the presence of phosphorus-bearing atmospheric molecules that could be involved in the chemical networks producing, destroying or reacting with phosphine. (frontiersin.org)
  • We start by enumerating phosphorus-bearing molecules (P-molecules) that could potentially be detected spectroscopically in planetary atmospheres and collecting all available spectral data. (frontiersin.org)
  • RÉSUMÉ Le présent essai clinique randomisé, en double aveugle, contrôlé contre placebo, a évalué l'effet de la supplémentation en zinc sur les taux de zinc et de calcium sériques chez des femmes ostéoporotiques ménopausées. (who.int)
  • Les mesures anthropométriques, l'apport alimentaire en zinc et en calcium, les taux de zinc et de calcium sériques ont été évalués au début de l'étude puis à 60 jours. (who.int)
  • Les concentrations moyennes initiales en zinc sérique étaient nettement inférieures aux valeurs normales, mais les taux de calcium sérique moyens étaient normaux. (who.int)
  • La supplémentation en zinc peut être bénéfique aux femmes ostéoporotiques ménopausées. (who.int)
  • Given the biological importance of phosphorus, a better understanding of its levels in the body and association with pathophysiological processes such as anemia would provide invaluable insights. (medscape.com)
  • Several studies suggest that higher intakes of phosphorus are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (mountsinai.org)
  • The pathways shown with double lines of symbols are pathways that might be promoted to reduce problems with dissolved phosphorus levels in an aquarium. (thekrib.com)
  • If there is interest then in later letters I can try to summarize what that all seems to mean to controlling phosphorus levels in an aquarium. (thekrib.com)
  • Some health conditions, such as diabetes, starvation, and alcoholism can cause levels of phosphorus in the body to fall. (mountsinai.org)
  • Some medications can cause phosphorus levels to drop, including some antacids and diuretics (water pills). (mountsinai.org)
  • After the parathyroid response, the calcium concentration usually returns to the reference range, though phosphorus levels remain low. (medscape.com)
  • [ 6 ] These changes result in the development of progressive anuria, decreased creatinine clearance, and increased blood phosphorus levels. (medscape.com)
  • We sought to determine whether higher phosphorus levels are associated with anemia in a large diverse population without CKD and early CKD. (medscape.com)
  • Determining a relationship between phosphorus levels and prevalence of anemia in the non-CKD population may have important clinical implications. (medscape.com)
  • Phosphorus is an essential mineral found in many foods. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Phosphorus, an essential mineral, is naturally present in many foods and available as a dietary supplement. (nih.gov)