Sometimes these nutrients get so much recognition that many people also start supplementing them by taking pills, powders and/or liquids.  But one of the minerals we don't hear about ...

A balanced wholesome diet for children inclusive of all five food groups (grains ... magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and zinc. lentils, peas, and dried peas are rich in protein, unsaturated ...

"The human body is, roughly speaking, one percent phosphorus," writes Jack Lohmann in Quillette. The exceedingly rare element is one of six that are absolutely essential to life. (The others are ...

More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than 500 years and boost global food production to feed growing populations. But these benefits will ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with advanced kidney disease are taught to avoid certain foods that are naturally high in the mineral phosphorus, which is difficult for their compromised ...