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Phosphorus
Tannic Acid
Phosphorus
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Mineral
Not Synthesized in
body.
15 Protons/Electrons
Very reactive
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Phosphorus in the body
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Phosphate
Very important for
metabolism
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Phosphorus in the body
cont’d
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Phospholipids
Google images
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Phosphorus in the body
cont’d
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
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DNA
Other Information
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RDA - 700mg/day for
men and women
Deficiency - rare
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Toxicity - also rare
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Rickets, dizziness, muscle
weakness
Kidney calcification, low
blood Ca levels, Muscle
spasms
Food Sources Everywhere!
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Lentils, Almonds, Eggs,
Cheese, Fish, Peanuts,
Yogurt, Milk
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Fun Fact
Bioluminescence from a red tide in Carlsbad,CA
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Tannic Acid
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Phytochemical
Type of phenolic acid
Polymer of gallic acid
and glucose
www.phytochemicals.org
Tannic acid in the body
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May have some anti-oxidant properties
Has anti-bacterial properties
An astringent and constringent
Used to treat ulcers, toothaches and other
wounds
Used to treat diarrhea
Slows some enzymatic activity
Food Sources
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Not made in our body
Tea
Berries
Nettles
Wood -especially Oak
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Wine
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Other Information
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No known RDA/DRI values
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222 mg/d on average (phenolic acids)
Too much tannic acid
Don’t need to take supplements
 Reduces uptake of Iron
 Anemia??
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Fun Fact
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Tannic acid is used to make leather
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