Raw Goat Milk and Milk Digestion

Milk digestion is sometimes a problem for certain people and one of the main benefits of goat milk is that it is more digestible than cow's milk.

The properties of goat milk protein and fats are a little different than cow milk protein and fats.

Benefits of Goat Milk

Goat's milk is less allergenic - It does not contain the complex protein that stimulates allergic reactions found in cow's milk.

Goat's milk is easier to digest than cow's milk.

Alkalinizes the digestive system and it actually contains an alkaline ash that does not produce acid in the intestinal system.

Contains the healthful medium-chain fatty acids, such as capric and caprylic acids, which are highly antimicrobial.

A rich source of the trace mineral selenium, a necessary nutrient.

Goat's milk contains less lactose than cow's milk.

Higher amounts of calcium, vitamin A and the B vitamin Niacin compared to cow's milk.

Carefully handled raw goat's milk is a living food and comes with all the good germ fighting bacteria intact.

Milk Digestion and Goat's Fat

The fat molecules are smaller than cow's milk and doesn't separate - it's naturally homogenized.

Has a higher proportion of short-chained and medium-chained fatty acids and therefore makes it easier for the intestinal enzymes to digest.

Milk Digestion and Goat's Protein

Goat milk's casein is more similar to human milk.

In many parts of the world, goat's milk is preferred to cow's milk. Even in the United States, the goat is gaining popularity.

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