How to Reduce Phosphorus Diet in Your Diet

The amount of phosphorus one needs depends on one's age and one's health. A person suffering from kidney problems should not exceed 800 mg of phosphorus per day.

Unfortunatedly, phosphorus can be found in most foods, such as fish, meat, dairy products, poultry, nuts, seeds and beans. It is also present in whole grains, garlic, dried fruit and potatoes. As a rule-of-thumb, food containing protein usually contain high amount of phosphorus as well.

Phosphorus is commonly found in additives and presevatives in processed food. When buying any form of canned, frozen or packaged food, beware of any ingredient which contains th term "phos" such as Calcium phosphate, Disodium phosphate, Phosphoric acid, Tricalcium phosphate, Monopotassium phosphate, Pyrophosphate polyphosphates.

Reducing phosphorus by avoiding foods containing phosphorus is difficult for diabetics as it means reducing protein and whole grains, intrinsic to a diabetic's diet. Consult a qualified nutritionist to design a meal plan that fits your needs and condition. Your doctor can also prescribe a phosphate binder medication to help reduce phosphorus absorption from foods. Alternatively, your doctor can also prescribe calcium or other supplements to help manage phosphorus levels in your body.

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