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milkSecretion of the mammary glands of female mammals, with which they suckle their young (during lactation). Over 85% is water, the remainder comprising protein, fat, lactose (a sugar), calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins. The milk of cows, goats, and sheep is often consumed by humans, but regular drinking of milk after infancy is principally a Western practice. |
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| Unless you're taking supplements, drinking fortified milk, or eating a lot of fish, you're probably not getting enough. The fortified milks substantially significantly increased folate status in serum by 6. Some researchers propose that fortified milk and other foods can cover vitamin D shortfalls. |
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