Family First milk has all the goodness of Organic Valley milk from pasture-raised cows, then it’s enriched with DHA Omega 3 to help support brain health. Family First also provides the same 12 essential nutrients of other Organic Valley milk products to help your family be healthy and strong.

Our organic DHA Omega 3 milk is available in Whole and Reduced Fat 2%, 64-ounce (half gallon) cartons.

All Organic Valley milks, including the new Family First, are delicious, high-quality milk from happy, healthy cows. Family First is a premium option because we added nutritional benefits from DHA Omega 3 to our standard formula, which already has 12 essential nutrients.

Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that our bodies can’t make, so we have to get them from our diet. It is estimated that Omega 3 intake was lower than the recommended amounts in all age groups in America. In fact, research from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey demonstrates that over 90% of Americans are not meeting recommendations for Omega 3.

Some Omega 3 fats include alpha linolenic acid (ALA),eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is a short-chain Omega 3 found mostly in plant sources. EPA and DHA are long-chain Omega 3s found naturally in fatty fish, such as tuna, salmon, herring, and sardines.

Even though plant oils such as flax contain beneficial ALA, our bodies can’t efficiently convert it, so it’s best to get EPA andDHA directly from fish, fortified foods, or supplements. Organic Valley Family First is enriched with DHA.

It is estimated that 90% of Americans are deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids. Research has shown that these essential fatty acids play a role in supporting brain health as they relate to how the brain functions, and it impacts cognitive performance at all stages of life.

Each serving of the milk provides approximately 50 mg of DHA.

The DHA added to our milk comes from algal oil derived from algae.

Dairy milk is a whole food, providing 12 essential nutrients that play an important role in growth and development.

• Calcium helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Your body doesn’t produce calcium naturally; you need to get it from your diet, and dairy products have a high concentration per serving of calcium.
• Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It supports muscle tissue, is good for your bones, and serves as a source of energy during high-powered endurance exercise.
• Vitamin D supports bone health.
• Phosphorus works with calcium to help support strong bones. It helps generate energy in the body’s cells. Phosphorus also plays an important role in maintenance and tissue support.
• Vitamin A helps maintain normal vision and maintains the integrity of a healthy immune system.
• Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is important for the growth, development and function of cells in the body and helps convert food into energy.
• Vitamin B12 supports a healthy lifestyle and is naturally found in dairy products; milk, yogurt and cheese.
• Pantothenic Acid, also known as vitamin B5, helps your body turn food into energy.
• Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is important for the normal function of many enzymes in the body and helps convert food to energy.
• Zinc helps maintain healthy skin and a healthy immune system.
• Selenium helps maintain a healthy immune system and supports a healthy metabolism.
• Iodine supports bone and brain health.