Major minerals
Phosphorus
Bone · ATP
Bone matrix, ATP, phospholipids, DNA backbone.
Upper-limit caution
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Phosphorus is 4000 mg per day. Routine intakes above this level — counting food + supplements — raise the risk of adverse effects. Multivitamins, fortified foods, and standalone supplements stack faster than people expect.
How Phosphorus appears on labels
Supplement labels list Phosphorus under several names depending on the chemical form used. Any of these on an ingredients panel counts toward your Phosphorus intake:
- phosphorus
- phosphate
- dipotassium phosphate
- tricalcium phosphate
Deep dive
For mechanism of action, dosing protocols, evidence grade, and interaction warnings on Phosphorus, see the full encyclopedia entry:
Phosphorus encyclopedia entry →Related major minerals
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Get the appMedical disclaimer. This page is educational and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Targets and upper limits are general adult reference values; individual needs vary by age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context.