B Vitamins in Cow Milk

B vitamins are eight nutrients essential to health, growth, or reproduction. For years, deficiencies have been defined as the apparition of characteristic clinical symptoms, but it is now well accepted that low intakes increase the incidence of chronic diseases, neurological impairment, and several types of cancer. Over the world, even in industrialized countries, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folates and vitamin B12 intakes are frequently lower or in the lower range of recommendations. Cow milk contains all B vitamins and is an interesting source of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folates, and vitamin B12. Moreover, bioavailability of B vitamins in cow milk is good. Milk and dairy products are already part of the usual diet in many countries, their cost, especially when taking into account their nutrient density is low and they are generally easily available. Consequently, increasing their proportion in the diet is a promising approach to meet dietary guidelines for B vitamins.