Bone turnover markers (BTMs) are used widely, in both research and clinical practice. In the
last 20 years, much experience has been gained in measurement and interpretation of these …

Since 1941, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) has been recognized as the most
authoritative source of information on nutrient levels for healthy people. Since publication of …

In individuals with chronic kidney disease, high dietary phosphorus (P) burden may worsen
hyperparathyroidism and renal osteodystrophy, promote vascular calcification and …

Chronic kidney disease–mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is associated with
secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) and serum elevations in the phosphaturic hormone …

Background Higher levels of serum phosphorus and the calcium-phosphorus product are
associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with …

Mineral nutrients are fundamentally metals and other inorganic compounds. The life cycle of
these mineral nutrients begins in soil, their primary source. Soil provides minerals to plants …

Background Hyperphosphatemia has been identified in the past decade as a strong
predictor of mortality in advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). For example, a study of …

The inefficient use of phosphorus (P) in the food chain is a threat to the global aquatic
environment and the health and well-being of citizens, and it is depleting an essential finite …

Osteoporosis is a complex, multi-factorial condition characterized by reduced bone mass
and impaired micro-architectural structure, leading to an increased susceptibility to fractures …

This review explores the potential adverse impact of the increasing phosphorus content in
the American diet on renal, cardiovascular, and bone health of the general population …