Sentences with phrase «phosphorus intake by»

Not exact matches

A new study carried out by Ludwig - Maximilians - Universitaet (LMU) in Munich veterinarians shows that high phosphorus intake, comparable to the average level provided by prepared cat food, can be deleterious to kidney function in healthy cats.

The essential nutrient minerals for humans, listed in order by weight needed to be at the Recommended Dietary Allowance or Adequate Intake are potassium, chlorine, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, iodine, chromium, molybdenum, selenium and cobalt (the last as a component of vitamin B12).

Of course, a ratio of sorts is represented by the Dietary References Intakes (DRIs) that have been established by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), since the adult calcium recommendations range from 800-1200 milligrams and the adult phosphorus recommendation is 700 milligrams.

In fact, we have seen studies where the ratio of calcium to phosphorus also teeter - totters in favor of phosphorus without increased bone risks, except at levels where phosphorus intake exceeds calcium intake by a ratio greater than 2:1 simultaneous with calcium intake below the recommended daily amount.

Finally, acute changes in blood calcium concentrations do not seem to elicit the secretion of the phosphaturic hormone fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF - 23), which is produced by bone - forming cells (osteoblasts / osteocytes) in response to increases in phosphorus intake (see the article on Phospphosphorus intake (see the article on PhosphorusPhosphorus)(2).

FGF - 23 is secreted by bone - forming cells (osteoblasts / osteocytes) in response to increases in phosphorus intake.

Decreasing phosphorus intake (by restricting protein) can help some cats feel better, so it may be worth a try in a symptomatic cat.