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Volume 359:864-866 August 21, 2008 Number 8
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Age, Renal Tubular Phosphate Reabsorption, and Serum Phosphate Levels in Adults

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To the Editor: A relation between age and serum phosphate levels in adults has been recognized since 1969.1 We used data from the Gubbio Population Study to analyze serum phosphate levels and renal phosphate handling in relation to age in 2107 men and 2560 women (age range, 18 to 97 years).2 Information concerning medical history and diet was collected by questionnaire. Overnight urine samples were obtained for analysis of albuminuria and markers of protein and salt intake. Early-morning samples of blood and urine were collected under fasting conditions to examine renal tubular function. Renal tubular phosphate handling was assessed as . . . [Full Text of this Article]



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