Phosphate
Phosphate,
or Phosphorous, is a non-metallic element and following calcium,
is the most abundant mineral in the body. Accordingly, phosphates
are extremely important in human metabolism. Approximately 80-90%
of the phosphorous in the body combines to form calcium phosphate,
which is used for the development of bones and teeth. Other phosphate
salts, such as sodium phosphate, are involved in acid-base balance.
The remainder of the body’s phosphates are found in a variety of
organic forms, including the phospholipids, which help form cell
membranes and DNA which is part of the genetic material.
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