We often associate bone and dental health to nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. While calcium and vitamin D do play important roles in building strong bones and teeth, we might be forgetting about another crucial player: phosphorus.
Most of the body's phosphorus is found in the bones and teeth, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Not only does phosphorus help with the formation of bones and teeth, but this mineral also helps the body to function properly and produce energy, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Adults need 700 milligrams of phosphorus per day, according to the NIH. Children and teenagers need 1,250 milligrams per day because their bones and teeth are still growing.
Read on for the ten foods high in phosphorus that come from both animal and plant sources.
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