Dicalcium Phosphate
Preservatives, Stabilizer
Potentially Harmful
Details
Definition
An inorganic compound typically used as a leavening agent in foods.
AKAs
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Health Impact
Intake of phosphates has more than doubled since the 1990's to over 1,000 mg a day, higher than the 700 mg/day average recommended by the Institute of Medicine.
Consuming excess phosphates has been linked to cardiovascular disease and calcium deposits and hardening of the arteries in the heart which can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks. Higher intakes of phosphates have also been linked to a negative impact on bone health.
Sources
Phosphate Additives in Food—a Health Risk
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3278747/Understanding sources of dietary phosphorus in the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20093346/Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK109813/High dietary phosphorus intake is associated with all-cause mortality: results from NHANES III1,2,3
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3893724/Increasing dietary phosphorus intake from food additives: potential for negative impact on bone health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24425727/Relations of serum phosphorus and calcium levels to the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the community
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17502528/Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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