How much phosphorus is considered high?

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Low phosphorus:	0-50 mg or less than 5 percent Daily Value
Medium phosphorus:	51-150 mg or 5-15 percent Daily Value
High phosphorus:	150 mg or higher or greater than15 percent Daily Value

What are the side effects of too much phosphorus?

Too much phosphate can be toxic. An excess of the mineral can cause diarrhea, as well as a hardening of organs and soft tissue. High levels of phosphorus can affect your body’s ability to effectively use other minerals, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

What is the normal range of phosphorus?

Normal values range from: Adults: 2.8 to 4.5 mg/dL. Children: 4.0 to 7.0 mg/dL.

How do you remove phosphorus from your body?

Treatments for Controlling Phosphorus

1. Reduce the amount of phosphorus you eat.
2. Take phosphorus binders.
3. Take vitamin D.
4. Take a calcimimetic medicine.
5. Stay on dialysis the entire time.
6. Start an exercise program approved by a doctor.
7. Get an operation to remove some of the parathyroid glands.

What would cause phosphorus to be high?

When your kidneys are not working well, too much phosphorus can build up in your blood. This is called hyperphosphatemia. Your kidneys also help your body use vitamin D. When your kidneys are not working, your body may not be able to use vitamin D like it should.

Why would your phosphorus be high?

How can I lower my Phosphorus naturally?

Here are seven methods to help control high levels of phosphorus:

1. Reduce the amount of phosphorus you eat.
2. Take phosphorus binders.
3. Take vitamin D.
4. Take a calcimimetic medicine.
5. Stay on dialysis the entire time.
6. Start an exercise program approved by a doctor.
7. Get an operation to remove some of the parathyroid glands.

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