13 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
1. PROTEIN
DAILY NUTRITION 16% DV
Athletes need protein to help build lean muscle and keep bones strong. That’s why they seek out milk, with 8 grams of natural high-quality protein per serving.
2. CALCIUM
DAILY NUTRITION 25% DV
Did you know milk is the top food source of calcium in Americans’ diets? It’s instrumental in helping to build and maintain strong bones and teeth—the perfect foundation for growing athletes.
3. potassium
DAILY NUTRITION 10% DRI*
Potassium plays a critical role in maintaining healthy blood pressure, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.*Based on the 2019 DRI for potassium developed by NASEM.
4. vitamin d
DAILY NUTRITION 15% DV
Vitamin D works hand in hand with calcium to build and maintain strong bones and reduce the risk for stress fractures. It’s also important for muscle and nerve function and to maintain a healthy immune system.
5. vitamin b12
DAILY NUTRITION 50% DV
This vitamin helps build red blood cells, support heart health, and maintain the central nervous system.
6. vitamin a
DAILY NUTRITION 15% DV
From helping you maintain a healthy immune system to acting as an antioxidant, vitamin A is an excellent nutrient in support of many types of training.
7. riboflavin
DAILY NUTRITION 30% DV
This nutrient has a significant role in energy production (converting food into energy) and also helps regulate metabolism.
8. Phosphorus
DAILY NUTRITION 20% DV
Phosphorus works with calcium and vitamin D to help maintain bone health. Our bodies also need phosphorus to produce energy.
9. Niacin
DAILY NUTRITION 15% DV
One of four B vitamins in milk, niacin helps to convert food into energy and helps to regulate metabolism.
10. zinc
DAILY NUTRITION 10% DV
Zinc works to maintain everything from a healthy immune system to supporting normal growth and development.
11. Iodine
DAILY NUTRITION 60% DV
Iodine plays a key role in metabolism, protein synthesis and cognitive development in children. Surprisingly, this nutrient is lost in sweat so milk is a great way to replenish after a tough workout.
12. Selenium
DAILY NUTRITION 10% DV
Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, and DNA synthesis. This nutrient works hard, so you can work harder.
13. Pantothenic Acid
DAILY NUTRITION 20% DV
More commonly known as vitamin B5, this nutrient is involved in regulating metabolism, recovery, and turning food into energy.