Phosphorus is a mineral that helps your body in processing vitamins and the conversion of food into energy. A proper balance of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus is required everyday. If any of these minerals is in present in the body in too little or too much amount there are adverse effects.

Phosphorus is required by the body for bone and teeth formation.

Not getting enough phosphorus can contribute to: anxiety, bone problems, fatigue, irregular breathing, irritability, numbness, skin sensitivity, stress, teeth weakness, tremors, weakness, worry, and weight changes.

Strangely, a diet consisting of junk food can have too much phosphorus and this effects the body's processing of calcium.

It has also been found that vitamin D boosts the effectiveness of phosphorus. Magnesium helps in the absorption of phosphorus.