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High levels of phosphorus weaken your bones and can cause them to break easily. |
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Control phosphorus by: |
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Avoiding high phosphorus foods. |
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Take phosphate binders as prescribed by your doctor. |
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Phosphorus is a mineral found in all foods. Large amounts of phosphorus are found in:
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Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt etc. |
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Shellfish, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, liver and other organ meats. |
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Nuts & oilseeds. |
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Dried beans and peas such as kidney beans, split beans and lentils. |
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Cola, beer. |
To keep blood phosphorus at safe levels, phosphorus rich foods should be limited and phosphate binders should be used with meals.
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