14/01/2026
Even with strict dietary control and perfect binder adherence, many CKD patients still present with persistently elevated phosphorus.
It’s a frustration every renal dietitian knows.
What looks like “doing everything right” can still involve:
🔹 Hidden inorganic phosphorus exposure
🔹 Altered bone–mineral metabolism (PTH drivers)
🔹 Suboptimal binder kinetics
🔹 Gut-related factors like transit time
These gaps develop quietly—showing up as stubborn lab values long before dialysis initiation.
The Reality:
Phosphorus control is a physiological outcome—not just a dietary one.
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