Food Sources Of Zinc

by Reuben Chow

Animal-based food sources of zinc

Dairy products (may not be as well absorbed by the body)
Egg yolks (may not be as well absorbed by the body)
Fish
Herring
Lamb
Liver
Meats
Oysters (fresh) (148.7)
Poultry
Red meats – beef, lamb, pork
Sardines
Seafood
Shellfish

Herbs which contain zinc

Alfalfa
Burdock root
Cayenne
Chamomile
Chickweed
Dandelion
Eyebright
Fennel seed
Hops
Milk thistle
Mullein
Nettle
Parsley
Rose hips
Sage
Sarsaparilla
Skullcap
Wild yam

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References

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Haas, Elson M., MD, and Levin, Buck, PhD, RD. Staying Healthy With Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. New York, NY: Celestial Arts, 2006. Print.

Murray, Michael T., ND. Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements: The Essential Guide for Improving Your Health Naturally. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 1996. Print.

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