1. Milk Matrix: nutrients working better together
The emerging concept of the ‘milk matrix’ looks at how the various nutrients and components present in milk work together in synergy. This research explores how the health effects of these nutrients, when consumed in dairy foods, may be more effective than the individual nutrients working in isolation.
The matrix of nutrients in milk contribute to the normal functioning of many processes in our bodies.
2. B vitamins: Keep your batteries charged
Milk is a natural source of vitamins B2, B5 and B12. These nutrients play roles in generating energy in our bodies, reducing feelings of tiredness and fatigue and the normal functioning of the immune system.
3. Iodine: A “no brainer”
Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function. Cognitive (brain) functions include memory, attention, perception, reasoning and the ability to retain information. Irish milk is considered an excellent source of iodine and milk is one of the main food sources of this mineral in the Irish diet.
4. Phosphorus: For all of us
Our skeletons act as the frame for our bodies, providing essential functions such as support, movement and protection. In addition to calcium and protein, phosphorus is a key nutrient essential for bone health, playing an important role in the normal growth, development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
5. Potassium: Cut the pressure
Potassium is an important mineral for the maintenance of normal blood pressure. With rapidly increasing rates of Irish adults having high blood pressure, this certainly is a nutrient worth noting.
