MeSH definition : Phosphorus used in foods or obtained from food. This element is a major intracellular
component which plays an important role in many biochemical pathways relating to normal
physiological functions. High concentrations of dietary phosphorus can cause nephrocalcinosis
which is associated with impaired kidney function. Low concentrations of dietary phosphorus
cause an increase in calcitriol in the blood and osteoporosis.;
MeSH synonym : dietary phosphorus;
MeSH annotation : /adv eff: coord with disease /etiol, not /chem ind; /ther use: coord with disease
/diet ther;
Phosphorus used in foods or obtained from food. This element is a major intracellular
component which plays an important role in many biochemical pathways relating to normal
physiological functions. High concentrations of dietary phosphorus can cause nephrocalcinosis
which is associated with impaired kidney function. Low concentrations of dietary phosphorus
cause an increase in calcitriol in the blood and osteoporosis.