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Phosphorus

Phosphorus is an essential mineral element that, as phosphate, is fundamental to the structure and function of living systems. In the body it is a major constituent of bone and teeth in the form of hydroxyapatite, a component of the phospholipids that build cell membranes, and central to energy metabolism through AT…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 21× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835

Overview

Phosphorus is an essential mineral element that, as phosphate, is fundamental to the structure and function of living systems. In the body it is a major constituent of bone and teeth in the form of hydroxyapatite, a component of the phospholipids that build cell membranes, and central to energy metabolism through ATP, to nucleic acids, and to the regulation of acid-base balance and enzyme activity via phosphorylation. Phosphorus homeostasis is governed by the coordinated actions of intestinal absorption, renal excretion, and hormonal regulation involving parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and fibroblast growth factor 23, in close interrelation with calcium. Both deficiency and excess have physiological consequences, and dietary phosphorus, including the highly available forms used in food additives, is studied in relation to bone and cardiovascular health. In agricultural and environmental science, phosphorus is equally pivotal as a crop nutrient and as a determinant of soil fertility and water quality. Peer-reviewed research relevant to this area examines the phosphorus and mineral content of plant foods, phosphate metabolism and dietary cation-anion balance in animals, the response of crops to phosphorus fertilization, and phosphorus dynamics in soils and aquatic systems. Studies span food-composition analysis, agronomic field research, and physiological investigation. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research addressing nutrition, mineral elements, and related agricultural and environmental topics.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 21 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Ochner · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Angel Catala · Argentina

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