Tag: Natural phosphates

Over 80% of our daily phosphate intake now comes from processed foods containing added inorganic phosphates. While the essential mineral phosphorus is naturally abundant in whole foods like meat, nuts, and dairy, the sodium phosphate used in processed food manufacturing is a synthetic additive. This distinction is critical for understanding its role in our diet and potential health impacts.

According to researchers, daily consumption of artificial phosphates has more than doubled in recent years, largely due to increased intake of processed foods. Understanding whether phosphates in food are good or bad for your health depends entirely on their source: natural or artificial.