Tucker et al Am J Clinical Nutrition Femur Bone Mineral Density Bell et al J of Nutrition High Phosporus Diet Vs. Control Diet Population Survey (~2,500 people) Questionnaire with X-RAY for BMD
How does high Phosphorus = Lower BMD? Phosphate (PO 4 3-) Ca 2+ or Mg 2+ or Na + & PO 4 3- H + or 2H + & PO % 40% Ca 2+ PTH released Bone breaks down releasing Ca2+ Kidney reabsorbs Ca2+ Intestines uptake more Ca2+ In Plasma
Hydroxyapatite (Ca 5 (PO 4 ) 3 (OH) = Storage of Calcium in Bone Bone Resorption Hydrochloric Acid = Dissolve Mineral Acid Proteases (Enzymes) = Digest Bone Matrix Protiens (Collagen, etc) Bone Structure