Milk contains a variety of important nutrients including protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and iodine, as well as the vitamins B2 and B12.

Milk is a natural source of 15 essential nutrients. Whether it is skim, 1%, 2% or homogenized, standardized, full cream or powdered, milk provides basically the same nutritious elements. As well, milk contains about 85% water, making it an effective thirst quencher.

Here’s a brief look at what milk contains


Protein Helps build and repair body tissues, including muscles and bones, and plays a role in the creation of antibodies which fight infection.
Vitamin A Aids bone and tooth development. Also aids in the maintenance of night vision and healthy skin.
Vitamin B12 Aids in red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B6 Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, including bones.
Riboflavin Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation.
Niacin Aids in normal growth, and is a factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, including bones.
Thiamine Releases energy from carbohydrate and aids normal growth.
Pantothenic acid Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, including bones.
Folate Aids in red blood cell formation.
Vitamin D Enhances calcium and phosphorus absorption, on which strong bones and teeth depend.
Calcium Aids in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth.
Magnesium Factor in bone and teeth health, conversion of food into energy and tissue formation.
Phosphorus Factor in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth.
Potassium Aids in the correct functioning of nerves and muscles.
Zinc Factor in tissue formation, including bones, and conversion of food into energy.
Selenium Factor in the correct functioning of the immune system, due to its antioxidant effect.