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Mother's Horlicks, launched in 1997, is a superior nutritional supplement with 26 vital

nutrients that is scientifically designed keeping the nutritional needs of the pregnant and
breast feeding women in mind. An attempt to enhance nutritional superiority saw the
launch of its new variant in May 2004 - Mother's Horlicks fortified with DHA.

This unique formulation has an essential


fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid or
DHA from a vegetarian source. Numerous
studies have suggested that DHA helps in
brain development of the child during
pregnancy and the first few years of life. It is 70 % of an adult’s brain is formed
important to note that in infants, breast milk before birth
is the only source of DHA. DHA is required for development of
brain, eyes and nerves
In addition to DHA, Mother's Horlicks DHA is not easily available from
supplies the recommended quantity of ideal average Indian diet
quality proteins [with 100% amino acid
score]. Mother's Horlicks, in three serves [6
scoops], provides 100% of the
Recommended Dietary Allowance* [RDA]
for iron, folate, calcium, vitamins C, B2, B6
and B12 - nutrients that are essential for
blood and bone health. Mother's Horlicks is
also rich in antioxidants [vitamins A, E,
selenium, zinc and copper] essential during
pregnancy and lactation.

Moreover, Mother's Horlicks has been manufactured through a natural process of malting or
germination that helps to produce enzymes which in turn helps to breakdown complex
starches and proteins into simpler molecules making it easy to digest.
Available in all leading chemist outlets in packs of 500 g (Rs. 200 only) and 200 g (Rs. 100
only), Mother Horlicks has best value for money and is the leading nutritional supplement
for pregnant and breast feeding women. After all, every mother has a right to healthy
babies!!

Nutritional FactsPer 75g*


26 Vital Nutrients % daily Benefits
Total quantity
requirement*
Development of brain,
DHA 60mg NA
eyes and nerves of the baby

Protein 15g 26 Growth of the baby

Carbohydrates 40.0g NA

Fats 10.9g 36 Energy

Calories 300Kcal 15

Elemental Iron 38mg 100

Folate 400mcg 100

Vitamin C 80mg 100


Mental and physical
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 100
development of the baby
Vitamin B6 2mg 100

Vitamin B12 2.8mcg 100

Iodine 145mcg 50

Elemental Calcium 1000 mcg 100


Development of strong
Phosphorus 350mg 50
bones and teeth of the baby
Vitamin D 2.5mcg 50

Vitamin A 650mcg 50

Vitamin E 7.5mg 50
Antioxidant function and
Zinc 3mg 25
healthy immunity
Selenium 35mcg 50

Copper 0.7mg 50
Vitamin B1 0.7mg 50
Release of energy from
Niacin 9mg 50
food
Magnesium 87.5mg 25

Vitamin K 45mcg 50 Normal blood clotting

Sodium 373mg 75
Maintenance of electrolyte
Potassium 465mg 23
balance
Chloride 357mg 48

Benefit for Mother Benefits for Baby


   
A scientific combination of 26 vital Micronutrients and DHA have a
nutrients for her all round health significant role in psychomotor
  development
During lactation, it can help improve  
the quality and quantity of breast milk Nourishment that can help improve the
birth weight of babies.
 
DHA
     
is important for brain development
and intelligence.
Makes up to 40% of the
polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)
of the baby’s brain Is important for

the development of eyes and


nerves of the baby
For more
information write to:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
DLF Plaza Tower, DLF Phase I, Gurgaon-122002
Haryana, India
Email: contact.4.gsk@gsk.com

[* iron, folate, calcium and vitamin C as per ICMR RDA; vitamins B2, B6 an

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