The calcium in the medication, instead of the calcium in your bones, will bind the phosphorus and keep it from being absorbed. The binder should be taken within a half hour of eating, before or after. Restrict the phosphorus in your diet by choosing foods low in phosphorus. Take phosphate binders regularly with each meal to bind phosphorus from your food. Supplement the diet with calcium as instructed by your doctor.
All foods contain phosphorus, but some have more than others.
Corn Nuts Bran Biscuits Cheese Ice Cream Oatmeal Asparagus Dried Beans Sweet Potato Protein foods are also high in phosphorus, but it is important for you to get the protein you need so the phosphorus in these foods are included in your daily allowance. Remember it's up to you to control your phosphorus intake. Review Questions 1. High phosphorus levels in your blood cause high calcium levels. True False 2.