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Phosphorus is an essential mineral that forms the backbone of bones and teeth and is built into ATP—the body’s energy currency. Some athletes also “phosphate load” briefly before events hoping to squeeze out more oxygen delivery and endurance. Think of it as the mineral wiring that helps bones stay solid and muscles tap into energy during effort.

• Enhance endurance performance in high-intensity efforts
• Increase aerobic capacity/VO2 max in trained athletes
• Support bone strength and mineralization

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Calcium is the body’s structural bricklayer—most of your skeleton is built from it, and your nerves and muscles use it as a signaling spark. When diet falls short, supplements can help maintain bone, and in specific situations (like pregnancy with low calcium intake) they can meaningfully improve outcomes. Think of it as a building material that matters most when supplies are low or demands are high.

• Support and maintain bone density over time
• Reduce fracture risk when combined with vitamin D in older adults
• Ease premenstrual (PMS) symptoms like mood changes, water retention, and pain
• Lower the risk of preeclampsia/gestational hypertension in pregnancy when baseline calcium intake is low

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