calcium and phosphorus

[mia989]

can someone pls explain to me the role of phosphorus?

[mia989]

could someone explain to me the inverse relationship of calcium and phosphorus

[ItsThatJenGirl, CNA]

What are you asking? An inverse relationship means that when one is up, the other is down and vice versa.

Phosphorus has many roles in the body, including ATP production and cell membranes.

Too much phosphorus can be dangerous, so when levels are high, PTH is released, which acts in a few ways (reabsorption tubule, osteoclasts, etc) to restore homeostasis.

That's my understanding.

I hope that helps in some way.

[Ladyscrubs]

Calcium and phosphorus are co-dependent nutrients (think teeter-totter) when phosphorus levels go up, calcium levels go down or put another way, when phosphorus is too high, the body takes calcium out of the bones to bind with the phosphorus and remove it from the blood, this causes bones to become brittle. People who have renal disease and cannot pee out their phosphorus, need to take phosphate binders before meals. This binds the phosphorus in the gut and it is pooped out instead.

For fun look up phossy jaw , matchmaking and bisphosphonate drugs. There is more to calcium and phosphorus but sometime visuals will help you remember and research will link you to articles that can help you understand.