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Some NIH material is below on phosphorus.  Many years ago now some one at Medicare decided you could save on health care costs if you deleted this test from the blood chemistry panel.  Fact is that this test is really necessary to make sure you have some idea of how calcium is functioning and your level of bone health.  Labs charge in the area of $120 extra for this test depending on the lab and where you live.  Not much to be said for contining health costs. Phosphorus is a treat minerals found in some foods such as Cereal Grains, Pasta, Pumpkin, Squash, and Watermelon Seeds. It plays an important role in proper cell functioning, regulation of calcium, strong bones and teeth, and for making ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and also the phospholipids that form all cell membranes(1a). Phosphorus and bone health Phosphorus , which constitutes hydroxyapatite with calcium, is a important component of bone . It is considered that there is no need to worry about the lack...

You will have heard in recent days that the spin on the recent flu vaccine failure, especially with the elderly, is making the rounds on almost all media outlets.  When I first heard this I thought where have these people been and why aren't they reporting with real facts and connected reporting of the same issue for many years past. February 21, 2013 ATLANTA (AP) — It turns out this year's   flu shot   is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting senior citizens, the most vulnerable age group. The vaccine is proving only 9 percent effective in people 65 and older against the harsh strain of the flu that is predominant this season, the   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   said Thursday. SOURCE I guess it is the continuation of the promotion of confusion or just plain not wanting you to know.  In general the issue of vaccinating Elders and getting poor results is not new.  And if it is well established that the effectiveness is  just n...

4 September, 2008 While many foods contain quercetin, the apple is an excellent source of this substance, and provides fiber too. The apple contains many nutrients for health.  You can get your copy of  our special report on Apples and Nutrition which can be sent to you once you donate to our non-profit parent organization via our donation button - More about apples Substance Found In Fruits And Vegetables Reduces Likelihood Of The Flu ScienceDaily (2008-09-03) -- Mice given quercetin, a naturally occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, were less likely to contract the flu. The study also found that stressful exercise increased the susceptibility of mice to the flu, but quercetin canceled out that negative effect. Quercetin, a close chemical relative of resveratrol, is present in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including red onions, grapes, blueberries, tea, broccoli and red wine. ...  read full article