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Concentrations of iron, copper and zinc in human milk and powdered infant formula

E. M. Rodr´íguez Rodr´íguez, M. Sanz Alaejos, C. D´íaz Romero University of La Laguna
Pages 373-380 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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