Effect of Phosphorus Supplementation on Body Weight
Effect of Phosphorus Supplementation on Body Weight
Phosphorus is a mineral that is naturally present in our foods and is required by our bodies
 for normal function. It has been found that phosphorus supplementation taken before meals has
 the potential to reduce meal size. However its long term effect has not been measured yet. It
 is well accepted that changes in body weight require about 3 months. Using body weight as the
 outcome, which is the ultimate outcome of weight loss approaches, would provide robust
 information on the role of phosphorus.
A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of 63 adults aged 18 to 45 years with a
 body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or higher and normal kidney function at the American
 University of Beirut. Participants were randomly assigned to the placebo or phosphorus group
 where daily placebo or phosphorus supplements were ingested with three main meals (breakfast,
 lunch, and dinner) for a period of 12 weeks. Primary outcomes were changes in anthropometric
 measures, blood metabolites (including lipid profile, glucose, and insulin), and subjective
 appetite scores.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  BMI>25

 -  CR>1mg/dl for women; Cr >1.2 mg/dl for men

 -  GFR >60ml/min/1.73m2

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  BMI<25

 -  presence of any significant medical disease,

 -  pregnancy or lactation,

 -  regular administration of drugs that affect body weight, and

 -  weight loss of 3% or more within 3 months of study entry.