PHOSPHORUS

PHOSPHORUS

Phosphorus is a stimulant to the nerves and brain. Phosphates are essential for the energy-transfer reactions necessary to sustain life processes. Of major importance to all of the cells of your body is the adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is involved in nearly every metabolic or photosynthetic reaction. Phosphates form a part of the nucleic acid that comprise chromosomes. Phosphates also form an important ingredient of the bones. The human skeleton contains about three pounds of phosphates in the form of calcium phosphate. Some of the sources of phosphorus are asparagus, bran, brewer's yeast, corn, dairy products, dried fruits, eggs, fish, garlic, legumes, meat, nuts, pumpkin seeds, salmon, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and whole grain.

Without this element the bones deteriorate and the lung tissues become a prey to infections, which under healthy conditions are destroyed by phosphoric acid.