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What are some food that provide zinc?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many sources: There are many food sources of zinc. Oysters provide more than any other food, but poultry and red meat are the main sources for most americans. Crab, lobster, some beans, and cashews are others.

Answered 4/17/2013

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