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The best source of zinc is breast milk. Breastfed babies have higher levels of zinc in their blood, even though human milk and cow’s milk contain equal amounts. For some unknown reason, the zinc in breast milk, like iron, is better absorbed. The exception to this is the baby of a nursing mom who is deficient in zinc herself.
