Managing your phosphorus

Phosphorus is a mineral found in many foods and is important for our bodies to function properly. Your kidneys remove extra phosphorus from your blood. When you have kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to remove extra phosphorus in the right way and too much phosphorus can stay in your blood. If you have kidney disease your doctor will do regular blood tests to check your phosphorus levels. If your levels are high, you may need to limit how much phosphorus you eat. This guide provides information about managing your phosphorus levels.