The phosphorus levels in Complan Shake are higher than the FSMP guidelines; is this something to be concerned about?
The report on Dietary Reference Values (COMA Report 41) suggests that the maximum tolerable daily intake of phosphorus should be set at 70mg per kg bodyweight – roughly 4.5g per day for a 65kg man. A patient would have to drink 10 servings of Complan Shake (reconstituted in whole milk) to reach this level. This level of consumption would also supply 3870kcal (much higher than typical daily requirements) and lead to very high intake of many other vitamins and minerals. If taken as prescribed, the phosphorus (or any other vitamin/mineral) levels are well within safety parameters.
