A microcytic anemia characterized by abnormal formation of small, pale red blood cells and iron depletion refractory (does not respond) to oral iron supplementation, such as iron tablets.

A cerebellar (lower brain) disorder characterized by defective muscular coordination of skeletal muscles used for locomotion (walking).

A pulmonary disorder characterized by lymphocytic airway inflammation of the bronchi (main air passageways), bronchioles (small passageways), and alveoli (air sacs where oxygen is obtained from the air and carbon dioxide is released from the… 

An inflammatory disorder of the colon characterized by continuous inflammation of the mucosa and submucosa usually with small ulcers, extending from the rectum and typically involving the distal colon, rectum, and anus and producing bloody

A pancreatic disorder characterized by lack of insulin production.

What Is Phosphorus?

[dropcap]P hosphorus is an essential mineral present in every cell of the body mostly in the form of phosphate.

About 85% of phosphorus is present in bone making up a major component of bone formation. As a component of calcium phosphate, phosphorus constitutes 45% of skeletal bone weight while calcium constitutes 40% to support the body.¹.

Phosphorus is required for normal tooth development. Inadequate phosphorus in early childhood development makes for defective tooth enamel in permanent teeth.

Phosphorus is crucial for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a molecule within cells that the body uses to store energy, and is required for production of phosphocreatine to power muscles.  Functions are more fully described below.

One gram of protein in food provides approximately 15 mg of phosphorus. In an adult, the body content of phosphorus ia about 700 grams.

What Is Phosphorus Deficiency In Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity?

1. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002424.htm [↩]

A coronary syndrome characterized by an oppressive substernal pain (pain under breastbone) or pressure precipitated by exertion and relieved by rest.

A movement disorder characterized by defective muscular coordination of cortical (brain) origin.

A malignancy arising in the esophagus.

A genetically determined immunodeficiency disorder characterized by the onset of recurrent bacterial infections resulting from markedly decreased immunoglobulin antibody levels.