Phosphorous and calcium support bone augmentation and maintenance. Often diets, especially those of older women, do not contain sufficient phosphorous to support the ongoing maintenance of bone.
The gut processes this mineral extremely efficiently, so adding phosphorus-rich foods to your diet is ideal for increasing it in your body. Nuts are high in phosphorous, with Brazil nuts and almonds, in particular, being an excellent source.

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