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Nutrient deficiency in phosphorus

 

Proper Name: Phosphorus

Common Name: Phosphorus

Evidence of Efficacy: statement to the effect of Phosphorus deficiency or imbalance plays a role in the symptoms of mood disorders. Observational and experimental studies have shown an association between phosphorus and anxiety1,2,3 and ADHD4,5.                  

References:

1. Webb WL, Gehi M. Electrolyte and fluid imbalance: Neuropsychiatric manifestations. Psychosomatics 22(3):199-203, 1981.

2. Balon R et al. Relative hypophosphatemia in patients with panic disorder. Letter. Arch Gen Psychiatry 45:294-5, 1988.

3. Gorman JM et al. Blood gas changes and hypophosphatemia in lactate-induced panic. Arch Gen Psychiatry 43:1067-71, 1986.

4. Hafer H. Nahrungsphosphat als ursache fur Verhaltensstorungen und Jugendkriminalitat Eim Erfahrungshericht. Heidelberg, Kriminalistik Verlag, 1979.

5. Stolley H et al. [Remarks concerning the treatment of hyperkinetic children with the so-called “diet poor in phosphate.”] Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 127(7):450-3, 1979.  








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