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What does breast milk contain different than formula?
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See below: 1. Immunoglobulin a which is responsible for the breast-fed infants to get less respiratory and gastrointestinal infection 2. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid...Enhancing neuronal development 3. Readily absorbable iron 4, pro- and prebiotics.
Answered 6/6/2012
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