Hidden Phosphorus Food Additives Dangerous To Kidney Disease Patients
Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 21:35
in Health & Medicine
Advanced kidney disease patients have a list of foods they know to avoid because they naturally contain a high level of the mineral phosphorus, which is difficult for their compromised kidneys to expel. But researchers have discovered that a great deal of processed and fast food actually contains phosphorus additives which can be just as dangerous for these patients.
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