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Nutritional Benefits
A serving (1 cup or 250 ml) of 28%-fat milk contains 285 mg of calcium; which represents 22% to 29% of the daily recommended intake (DRI) of calcium for an adult (depending on the age), 8 grams of protein, and a number of other nutrients available either naturally or through fortification. These nutrients include:
- Vitamins D and K - essential for bone health
- Iodine - a mineral essential for thyroid function
- Vitamin B12 and Riboflavin - necessary for cardiovascular health and energy production
- Biotin and Pantothenic Acid -important for energy production
- Vitamin A - critical for immune function
- Potassium and Magnesium - for cardiovascular health
- Selenium - cancer-preventive trace mineral
- Thiamine - B-vitamin important for cognitive function, especially memory
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid - beneficial fatty acid that inhibits several types of cancer in mice, has been shown to be able to kill human skin cancer, colorectal cancer and breast cancer cells in vitro studies, and may help lower cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis.
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