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NCP Miracle II
161 Richardson-Bass Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
Tel:(919)284-6002 Fax:(919)284-4197
EMail: info1@ncpmiracle2.com
161 Richardson-Bass Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
Tel:(919)284-6002 Fax:(919)284-4197
EMail: info1@ncpmiracle2.com
| Phosphorus |
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is an essential mineral that is required by every cell in the body for normal
function (1). The majority of the phosphorus in the body is found as phosphate (PO4).
Approximately 85% of the body's phosphorus is found in bone (2).
Function
Phosphorus is a major structural component of bone in the form of a calcium phosphate salt
called hydroxyapatite. Phospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine) are major structural
components of cell membranes. All energy production and storage are dependent on
phosphorylated compounds, such as adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate.
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), which are responsible for the storage and transmission of
genetic information, are long chains of phosphate-containing molecules. A number of
enzymes, hormones, and cell-signaling molecules depend on phosphorylation for their
activation. Phosphorus also helps to maintain normal acid-base balance (pH) by acting as
one of the body's most important buffers. Additionally, the phosphorus-containing molecule
2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells and affects oxygen
delivery to the tissues of the body (1).
Phosphorus is an essential mineral that is required by every cell in the body for normal
function (1). The majority of the phosphorus in the body is found as phosphate (PO4).
Approximately 85% of the body's phosphorus is found in bone (2).
Function
Phosphorus is a major structural component of bone in the form of a calcium phosphate salt
called hydroxyapatite. Phospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine) are major structural
components of cell membranes. All energy production and storage are dependent on
phosphorylated compounds, such as adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate.
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), which are responsible for the storage and transmission of
genetic information, are long chains of phosphate-containing molecules. A number of
enzymes, hormones, and cell-signaling molecules depend on phosphorylation for their
activation. Phosphorus also helps to maintain normal acid-base balance (pH) by acting as
one of the body's most important buffers. Additionally, the phosphorus-containing molecule
2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells and affects oxygen
delivery to the tissues of the body (1).