Milk contains a variety of vitamins. It's a particularly good source of several B vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
Key Vitamins Found in Milk:
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Water-Soluble Vitamins: Milk is a good source of thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamin B12. It also contains smaller amounts of niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6, vitamin C, and folate. MilkFacts.info confirms this, stating that milk contains these B vitamins, although it's not considered a primary dietary source for all of them.
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Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Milk contains vitamins A, D, E, and K. American Dairy Association NE lists these vitamins among the essential nutrients found in milk. Note that vitamin D content can vary depending on whether the milk is fortified. Smith Dairy offers vitamin D-fortified milk as an example.
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Other Vitamins: Research indicates the presence of other vitamins like Nicotinamide Riboside (a NAD+ precursor) in cow's milk. PubMed highlights this finding.
It's important to note that the specific vitamin content of milk can vary depending on factors such as the breed of cow, the cow's diet, and whether the milk has been fortified.
