Goat Milk Vs. Cow Milk
A common debate revolves around whether goat milk or cow milk is better for your health. Although goat milk and cow milk have certain similarities, they are also different in many ways and can affect your health differently. Does this Spark an idea?
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Structure
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In terms of structure, goat milk is naturally homogenized (fat globules remain suspended in the milk), whereas fat globules in cow milk tend to be larger and rise to the surface of the milk.
Allergies
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Many people with allergies to cow milk seem to be able to drink goat milk without experiencing allergic reactions. AskDrSears.com suggests that this may be due in part to the fact that goat milk contains such small amounts of alpha-S1, an allergic casein protein in cow milk. Goat milk also contains less lactose than cow milk, which may make it a better milk option for you if you're lactose-intolerant.
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Calcium
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According to askDrSears.com, cow's milk contains approximately 13 percent less calcium that goat's milk. Calcium contributes to the maintenance of strong bones and is essential for your health.
Protein
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When consumed, cow milk protein tends to produce protein clumps that are harder for you to digest, whereas goat milk protein produces softer protein clumps that your body can digest much more quickly.
Folic Acid
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Containing less than 10 percent of the folic acid present in cow milk, goat milk must be supplemented with folic acid if you plan to use it as the main source of milk for toddlers and children, according to askDrSears.com.
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