Horlicks is packed with 14 essential vitamins and minerals; it's a tasty treat that also aids in overall nourishment.
It’s hard to put into words just how much wholesome goodness you get in every mug of Horlicks – so we thought, let’s draw a diagram instead. Just click on the ingredients to find out more.
Click on the items listed below to find out more about what is included in Horlicks.
Wheat is an excellent choice of starchy food and provides a range of nutrients, including; calcium, iron and B vitamins.
Sugars consist only from natural ingredients that can be processed easily by our metabolism for an energy boost.
Milk contains, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and protein. In addition to calcium, milk contains many vitamins; Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, K, E, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate.
The science bit; Traditional Horlicks contains 14 key nutrients including, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamin (vit B1), riboflavin (vit B2), niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid (vit B5), calcium and fibre. (additionally iron and zinc).
Horlicks is packed with 14 essential vitamins and minerals; it's a tasty treat that also aids in overall nourishment.
Vitamin B6 keeps nerves and your immune system healthy, plus it keeps red blood cells healthy and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin A helps support healthy vision and strengthens your immunity against infection. It also keeps your skin and the linings of some parts of the body, such as your nose, healthy
We need Iron to produce healthy red blood cells and to prevent feelings of tiredness.
Did you know that from October through to April we physically can’t make Vitamin D here in the UK, as there is not enough sun? Vitamin D helps to maintain muscles and a healthy immune system, and it helps you to absorb Calcium. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth, it regulates your heartbeat and ensures your blood will clot normally.
Folic Acid helps the body to make new cells, helps keep our blood healthy and is especially important during pregnancy
Dietary Fibre is mainly needed to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre encourages the passage of material through the digestive system. The insoluble Fibre moves through your system, removing waste, toxins and materials your body doesn't need.
Zinc helps to make new cells and to process carbohydrate, fatty acids and protein in your food.
Vitamin C helps protect cells from oxidative stress, and helps your body to absorb Iron.
B Vitamins such as Thiamin, Niacin and Biotin help the body to break down and use food to produce energy. Vitamin B12 helps makes red blood cells and keeps your nervous system healthy, helps release energy from the food we eat, and processes Folic Acid.