PHOSPHATE ADDITIVES: ANOTHER REASON TO AVOID PROCESSED & FAST FOODS Recent studies suggest that inorganic phosphate may be a reason why Americans are exercising less and becoming more sedentary. Phosphorous is a mineral that’s naturally found in protein-rich foods including dairy, meat, fish, nuts and eggs. Your body needs phosphorus to help your kidneys, bones and muscles function properly Phosphate, however, is an inorganic (non-natural) derivative of phosphorus that’s often added to packaged meats, bottled drinks and fast foods as emulsifiers, to add color or to increase shelf life. New Laboratory Studies Here are excerpts from the January 7, 2019...