Organic Phosphorus Versus Inorganic Phosphorus: Empowering Adult Kidney Patients With Nutrition Education

Serum phosphorus has been directly associated with risk of mortality in dialysis patients.1 Phosphorus control itself is difficult in the dialysis patient population as multiple interventions must be effective to achieve ideal serum phosphorus levels. Normally, serum phosphorus levels are managed via a three-pronged approach: a phosphorus-restrictive diet, a suitable phosphate binder regimen, and regular dialysis treatment.