Most dog food ingredients, as well as most table scraps, are richer in
phosphorus than calcium.
Not exact matches
Oat bran also aids in digestion; and it has more protein,
calcium, iron, thiamin,
phosphorus, riboflavin, magnesium and zinc
than regular oats.
Chia seeds provide more omega - 3s,
calcium,
phosphorus, and fiber
than flaxseeds.
You've probably heard of and maybe tried various green superfoods available in the West like spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, etc. but you might not have heard of moringa which is actually even more nutrient - dense
than those and a rich source of iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium,
calcium,
phosphorus and magnesium.
Minerals including:
phosphorus,
calcium, zinc, magnesium, and iron; More protein per ounce
than steak; The favorite fibrous food of probiotic bacteria, inositol.
Spirulina contains between 55 and 70 % protein (more
than beef, chicken, and soybean), as well as many essential and non-essential amino acids, iron,
calcium,
phosphorus...
Camu Camu is packed with more natural vitamin C
than any other food source recorded on the planet, as well as beta - carotene, potassium,
calcium, iron,
phosphorus, protein, and valine.
One of the best - tasting protein beverages on the market, Intense Recovery provides 20 grams of high - quality protein, naturally - occurring electrolytes, as well as the nine essential nutrients only found in 100 % real low - fat milk, including
calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus and vitamin D. New this summer, a No Sugar Added Rockin» Refuel Muscle Recovery product will hit store shelves, made with real low - fat chocolate milk and offering the same 2:1 carb to protein ratio, but with 50 % less sugar and 20 % less calories
than Intense Recovery.
All of these foods / drinks create more acid buildup in your bloodstream for one simple reason: They deposit more protein and
phosphorus (acidic)
than magnesium, potassium, and
calcium (alkaline minerals).
Extensive laboratory determinations have shown that most people can not absorb more
than half of the
calcium and
phosphorus from the foods eaten.
I've added walnuts and pecans to give you the benefits of anti-inflammatory omega - 3 healthy fats, antioxidants, and more
than 19 vitamins and minerals — including vitamins A, B, and E, folic acid,
calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
In fact, there's no form of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, or any other minerals other
than phosphorus and
calcium.
They have more
than 19 vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin E,
calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins, and zinc.
In fact, the egg yolks contain more
than 90 % of the
calcium, iron,
phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, B6, folate, and B12, and panthothenic acid of the egg.
● Contains a certified organic whole food
calcium complex with over 70 trace minerals and phytonutrients * ● Plant based
calcium providing superior bone health support * ● A whole food with less potential for arterial plaque
than non-food
calcium sources * ● All vegan, high quality ingredients, including the only vitamin D3 on the market sourced from plants * ● All natural, trans - K2 as MK7 to support osteocalcin, a
calcium binding protein * ● Patented Albion ® magnesium chelate and di - magnesium malate * ● Activated B vitamins including Quatrefolic ® 5 - MTHF to aid in reduction of homocysteine levels * ● Includes vitamin C, silica, boron and
phosphorus for bone support * ● Enhanced Absorption Technology ™ with AstraGin ® and BioPerine ® shown increase vitamin absorption by up to 50.4 % *
These powerful seeds not only nourish our beautiful bodies with more omega - 3 fatty acids
than salmon but are also high in protein and minerals: iron,
calcium, niacin, magnesium, zinc and
phosphorus.
Phosphorus is absorbed more easily
than calcium, has a see - saw relationship with
calcium and forces
calcium down when it goes up, and can accelerate bone loss.
Further, Dr. Barnett had found that the magnesium bone content of the average Deaf Smith County resident was up to five times higher
than that of a resident of Dallas, while the concentrations of
calcium and
phosphorus were about the same in both groups.
Up to 80 percent of the
phosphorus — a vital mineral for bones and health — present in grains is locked into an unusable form as phytate.4 When a diet including more
than small amounts of phytate is consumed, the body will bind
calcium to phytic acid and form insoluble phytate complexes.
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.
While a single food — for example collard greens, with 267 milligrams of
calcium per WHFoods serving and 60 milligrams of
phosphorus — could contain a ratio much greater
than 2:1, it is somewhat unusual for a balanced, natural, whole foods meal plan to go much further
than 2:1 or so in either direction.
This pattern of findings can potentially be explained by the high fiber content of these two diets, which may have impeded
calcium absorption.22 Nonetheless, the substantial increase in urinary
phosphorus excretion with the combination diet suggests that the subjects in this group did consume more dairy products
than the other participants.
Minerals including:
phosphorus,
calcium, zinc, magnesium, and iron; More protein per ounce
than steak; The favorite fibrous food of probiotic bacteria, inositol.
Vitamin D3 Liquid - promotes my
calcium and phosphorus absorption, supports my bone, breast, prostate, cardiovascular, colon, and immune health (I love this because it's hard to find Vitamin D on its own with out being combined with Calcium... plus the liquid makes it a lot easier to take than swallowing a huge horse
calcium and
phosphorus absorption, supports my bone, breast, prostate, cardiovascular, colon, and immune health (I love this because it's hard to find Vitamin D on its own with out being combined with
Calcium... plus the liquid makes it a lot easier to take than swallowing a huge horse
Calcium... plus the liquid makes it a lot easier to take
than swallowing a huge horse pill!)
The simple soup is more nutrient dense
than your average drugstore vitamin: «It's an excellent source of minerals like
calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, in forms that your body can easily absorb,» says Hartwig.
Innova Large Breed Puppy Food contains 6 % fewer calories
than regular Innova Puppy Food and includes balanced levels of
calcium and
phosphorus.
Again, as with some other Acana adult foods, the
calcium to
phosphorus ratio is a little higher
than recommended for large breed puppies so I would not recommend feeding this food to puppies, especially large breed puppies, despite the «all life stages» statement.
Bone growth problems are usually a result of excess calories or an inappropriate ratio of
calcium to
phosphorus, rather
than excess protein.
Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein Not less
than 17.0 % Crude Fat Not less
than 10.0 % Crude Fiber Not more
than 4.0 % Moisture Not more
than 10.0 %
Calcium Not less
than 0.4 %
Phosphorus Not less
than 0.5 % Vitamin A Not less
than 5,000 IU / kgVitamin E Not less
than 50 IU / kgOmega -6 Fatty Acids * Not less
than 1.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids * Not less
than 2.00 % Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) * Not less
than 0.05 % * Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Yes, it is important to balance the
calcium and
phosphorus content in the food, but it's easy to do with raw food — and in light of the dog foods that were recalled due to excesses of some nutrients, the ability to monitor the nutrients in raw food makes it a safer option
than kibble in my opinion.
«Our large breed diets are formulated with 0.8 to 0.9 %
calcium and 0.7 %
phosphorus which is deliberately less
than the amounts in all of our other puppy foods.»
Minerals (
calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, etc.,) are building blocks of crystals / stones which can obstruct the ureter or the urethra — especially in male cats since their urethra is longer and narrower
than a female's urethra.
Puppy foods formulated for large breeds should be a little lower in fat
than traditional puppy foods — balanced
calcium and
phosphorus levels are also important for healthy development.
Crude Protein Not Less
Than.................. 18.0 % Crude Fat Not Less
Than.................. 10.0 % Crude Fiber Not More
Than.................. 5.0 % Moisture Not More
Than.................. 11.0 %
Calcium Not Less
Than.................. 1.0 %
Phosphorus Not Less
Than.................. 0.75 % Vitamin E Not Less
Than.................. 400 IU / kg Omega 6 Fatty Acids * Not Less
Than.................. 2.00 % Omega 3 Fatty Acids * Not Less
Than.................. 0.40 % Glucosamine Hydrochloride * Not Less
Than.................. 800 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate * Not Less
Than.................. 700 mg / kg Beta - Carotene * Not Less
Than.................. 5 mg / kg Lycopene * Not Less
Than.................. 0.25 mg / kg Taurine * Not Less
Than.................. 0.09 % Total Micro-organisms * Not Less
Than.................. 20,000,000 CFU / lb
But this can do more harm
than good, for
calcium must be in balance with
phosphorus and magnesium in the diet, and an overabundance of
calcium can cause a myriad of problems.
Blue Buffalo Lamb and Rice dog food add more
than 30 vitamin and mineral supplements to their formula including glucosamine, for joint health, omega - 3 and 6 fatty acids for a shiny coat, healthy skin and
calcium,
phosphorus and vitamin A for strong bones and teeth.
To support their growing bones, puppies need more
calcium and
phosphorus than adult dogs.
Crude Protein Not Less
Than 45.0 %, Crude Fat Not Less
Than 18.0 %, Crude Fiber Not More
Than 3.0 %, Moisture Not More
Than 11.0 %,
Calcium Not More
Than 1.8 %,
Phosphorus Not More
Than 1.45 %, Magnesium Not More
Than 0.13 %, Vitamin E Not Less
Than 200 IU / kg, Taurine Not Less
Than 0.2 %, Omega 6 Fatty Acids Not Less
Than 3.50 %, Omega 3 Fatty Acids Not Less
Than 0.80 %, Beta - Carotene Not Less
Than 2 mg / kg, Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms Not Less
Than 90,000,000 CFU / lb.
The ratio of
calcium to
phosphorus should be about 1:1, but preferably with slightly more
calcium than phosphorus.
Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: Not less
than 38.00 % Crude Fat: Not less than 15.00 % Crude Fiber: Not more than 5.00 % Moisture: Not more than 10.00 % Calcium: Not more than 2.00 % Phosphorus: Not more than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 38.00 % Crude Fat: Not less
than 15.00 % Crude Fiber: Not more than 5.00 % Moisture: Not more than 10.00 % Calcium: Not more than 2.00 % Phosphorus: Not more than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 15.00 % Crude Fiber: Not more
than 5.00 % Moisture: Not more than 10.00 % Calcium: Not more than 2.00 % Phosphorus: Not more than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 5.00 % Moisture: Not more
than 10.00 % Calcium: Not more than 2.00 % Phosphorus: Not more than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 10.00 %
Calcium: Not more
than 2.00 % Phosphorus: Not more than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 2.00 %
Phosphorus: Not more
than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 1.30 % Vitamin A: Not Less
Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
Than 25,000 IU / kg Vitamin E: Not less
than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 400 IU / kg Omega - 6 Fatty Acids *: Not less
than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 3.00 % Omega - 3 Fatty Acids *: Not less
than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 0.50 % Glucosamine *: Not less
than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 250 mg / kg Chondroitin Sulfate *: Not less
than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less than 80,000,000 CFU
than 200 mg / kg Total Lactic Acid Microorganisms * (Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus in equal amounts): Not less
than 80,000,000 CFU
than 80,000,000 CFU / lb
Adult rabbits require lower levels of
calcium and
phosphorus than at other life stages.
If you suspect that your cat is drinking more water
than usual, or is urinating a larger volume, you should have your cat examined by your veterinarian who will perform blood tests, especially BUN (blood urea nitrogen), creatinine,
calcium and
phosphorus levels, along with a concurrent urinalysis.
Most would assume that large and giant breed puppies would need more
calcium and
phosphorus than a smaller breed puppy, as their bone structure is so much bigger.
Large breed puppies have more specific requirements about
calcium and
phosphorus than adult large breed dogs and they need to have food that keeps the calories down so they won't grow too rapidly.
The
calcium to
phosphorus ratio is also slightly higher
than recommended for large breed puppies.
Except for the difference in food intake in two groups at 14 wk (i.e., 0.55 %
calcium - 0.9 %
phosphorus higher and 3.3 %
calcium - 0.9 %
phosphorus lower, respectively,
than the controls) no differences were noticed during the rest of the study.
Calcium must be present in larger quantities
than phosphorus to be effective for herps.
The correct
calcium to
phosphorus ratio must be maintained in the diet, which is why a natural source of
calcium rather
than calcium additives or supplements is important.
«Terra Preta Magic Soil of the Lost Amazon by Allan Balliett in Acres USA, February 2007 It's like finding a lost chapter from Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird's Secrets of the Soil — terra preta (literally «black earth») is a manmade soil of prehistoric origin that is higher in nitrogen,
phosphorus, potassium and
calcium than adjacent soils.