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Trace Element Binding Ligands in Human Milk: Function in Trace Element Utilization

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Human Lactation 3

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Several essential trace elements are present in human milk in much lower concentrations than in milk from other species or in other infant diets.1 However, recent research has shown that the bioavailability of these trace elements (iron, zinc, copper and manganese) is very high from. human milk.2 As a consequence, trace element deficiency in breast-fed infants is rare.

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Lönnerdal, B. (1987). Trace Element Binding Ligands in Human Milk: Function in Trace Element Utilization. In: Goldman, A.S., Atkinson, S.A., Hanson, L.Å. (eds) Human Lactation 3. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0837-7_6

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