[Paul Anderson]

Paul Anderson  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Hi Chris and team,

Is the phosphorus in phosphate going through the food chain and causing some of our cancers, etc?
 
Regards
Paul
NZ

What do you think?

[Bored chemist]

No, It can't be. Phosphates are vital. Not least because they are part of the molecule of DNA.

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No, It can't be. Phosphates are vital. Not least because they are part of the molecule of DNA.

Unless it's a radioactive isotope of phosphorous... []