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Low-Phosphorus Foods for Kidney Patients

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Phosphorus is hidden in many foods, especially processed ones. Choosing lower-phosphorus options protects bones and blood vessels.

What to limit

  • Dairy products
  • Cola drinks and processed foods
  • Whole pulses, nuts and seeds

Frequently asked questions

Why are additives a problem?

Phosphate additives in processed food are absorbed far more completely than naturally occurring phosphorus.

Sources

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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.