Phosphorus

Phosphorus Foods and CKD

If you have CKD, you probably have heard that you need to regulate your phosphorus intake. You then might realize that this isnâ€™t as easy as checking for sodium or potassium, the other minerals you may need to watch out for with CKD. Phosphorus can be a bit more challenging than sodium and potassium because […]

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Phosphorus and CKD

Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN

Phosphorus is a mineral that is important for keeping your bones strong. With kidney disease, phosphorus can build up. Excess phosphorus can cause itchy skin and painful joints. But excess phosphorus also causes calcium to be pulled from the bones, and can make our bones weak. Controlling our phosphorus is important, but weâ€™ve got some

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