
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. |
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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. |