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Your Food Guide to Dietary Phosphorus

Phosphorus is a mineral that is important for bone health. 

When your kidney fails, blood phosphorus levels may go up and cause a lowering of blood calcium. 
High blood phosphorus may lead to skin itchiness, weak bones and ‘pains’ in muscles and bones.

Ways to control your phosphorus levels: 
  • Dietary phosphorus restriction 
  • Phosphorus binders
  • Adequate dialysis treatment



Ask your Doctors to refer you to a Dietitian. Your Dietitian will work with you for an individualized Nutrition Care Plan with the recommended dietary phosphorus sources and amount to be included.

Download Your Food Guide to Dietary Phosphorus

Last updated on 23 Nov 2023