Post Views: 1,065 Phosphorus is the second most abundant element in the human body. It comprises 30% of the total mineral content. Most phosphorus in the body is stored in the bone and teeth in an inorganic metal state. The remaining 15% is distributed in soft tissues in both organic and inorganic forms. An adult human body contains approximately 600 g of phosphorus. Why is Phosphorus essential to the human body? Phosphorus has a crucial role in the formation of bones and teeth.Phosphorus and calcium are interrelated. Vitamin D and the parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulate the metabolism of both these minerals. Additionally, phosphorus and calcium make up the main structural…