The glow of phosphorus itself originates from oxidation of the white (but not red) phosphorusâ a process now termed chemiluminescence. Together with nitrogen, arsenic, and antimony, phosphorus is classified as a pnictogen. Phosphorus is essential for life. White phosphorus, called WP (slang term Willie Peter) is used in military applications as incendiary bombs, for smoke-screening as smoke pots and smoke bombs, and in tracer ammunition. 2  It is also a part of an obsolete M34 White Phosphorus US hand grenade.
Such failures are inevitable when there is a deficiency of essential nutrients, particularly vitamins D, C, and niacin. There is especially strong evidence for a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cavities. Dozens of studies were conducted in the 1930's and 1940's [16-27]. More than 90% of the studies concluded that supplementing children with vitamin D prevents cavities.
Vitamin D Toxicity in Children: A Rare But Preventable Problem. Research over the last decade has shown that vitamin D has wide-ranging, beneficial effects, from improving bone health to reducing cardiovascular disease. But too much can also be toxic, especially for children. Although vitamin D toxicity is very rare, intoxication still happens in children, said Dr. Maria Vogiatzi, an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College. Many children receive high doses of vitamin D supplementation, either over the counter or by prescription.