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Calcium and phosphorus, which are minerals, help build strong bones. Healthy kidneys help regulate the level of phosphorus in your blood by removing extra phosphorus. If your kidneys aren't working properly, eventually you may have high phosphorus levels in your blood (hyperphosphatemia).oups made with lower phosphorus ingredients (broth-or water-based with other lower phosphorus ingredients). Whole grains, including whole-grain breads, crackers, cereal, rice and pasta. White bread, crackers, cereals, rice and pasta. Quick breads, biscuits, cornbread, muffins, pancakes or waffles.
Phytic acid can unfortunately lock up high percentages of phosphorus, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. Some research shows that up 80 percent of phosphorous found in high-phosphorus foods like pumpkin or sunflower seeds, along with 80 percent of zinc found in high-zinc foods like cashews and chickpeas, might be blocked by phytate. The same can be said for about 40 percent of magnesium-rich foods.