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.
Itâs not to say that a vitamin D supplement will prevent Alzheimerâs but considering that around 90% of Alzheimerâs disease patients have low levels of vitamin D, researchers are examining the role of this nutrient. A recent study showed the effects of vitamin D on Alzheimerâs occurrence in elderly women.