Phosphorus recommended daily

The RDAs for phosphorus are based on an estimate for the preferable ratio (1:1) for calcium and phosphorus. The average American diet contains twice the RDA for phosphorus and the ratio of calcium to phosphorus is often as low as 1:2. The recommended upper intake limit is set at 4 g per day.

Men	Women	Pregnancy	Lactation
USA 700 mg (14 to 18 years) (Over 18 years)	700 mg 700 mg	1250 mg 700 mg	1250 mg
UK 540 mg (under 18) 770 mg	540 mg 620 mg	+ 425 mg	+ 425 mg
Australia 1000 mg	1000 mg	1200 mg	1200 mg



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