Because reducing dietary phosphorus absorption may benefit individuals with impaired kidney function who are at risk of hyperphosphatemia (serum phosphorus at or above the high - normal range), protein sources of phosphorus in grain - based vegetarian diets may be preferred over meat - based diets (11). (lpi.oregonstate.edu)
Hypervitaminosis D causes hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia with irreversible soft - tissue calcification of the kidney tubules, heart valves, and large - vessel walls. (merckvetmanual.com)
Controlling hyperphosphatemia has been shown to increase the lifespan of animals with chronic kidney failure. (cedarbayouanimalclinic.com)