7 benefits of goat's milk, is it more efficacious than cow's milk?
JAKARTA, AYOBANDUNG.COM – At least, goat’s milk has 7 health benefits. In fact, goat’s milk is considered more nutritious than cow’s milk and can be consumed by babies, is that right?
Goat milk can be an alternative to cow’s milk because it is rich in essential nutrients, is easier to digest, and is lower in lactose.
Goat’s milk is one type of nutrient-dense milk produced from goats. This milk contains essential nutrients such as fat, protein, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, vitamin A, calcium and phosphorus.
Research has also shown that goat’s milk contains 25% more vitamin B6, 47% more vitamin A and 13% more calcium than cow’s milk. The most important thing is goat milk is safe for babies because it has a higher digestibility.
The following are some of the health benefits of goat’s milk, as quoted by Boldsky, Tuesday (29/12/2020).
1. Improve heart health
Consuming goat’s milk will maintain heart health because of its high magnesium content. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is beneficial for the heart.
This functions in maintaining a regular heart rate, preventing the formation of blood clots and increasing good cholesterol. A 2005 study published in the Journal of Dairy Science found that consumption of goat’s milk increased good cholesterol levels and lowered bad cholesterol levels.
2. Support bone health
Goat milk is rich in calcium, an important mineral that helps strengthen bones and teeth. Because goat’s milk has a higher calcium content than cow’s milk, consuming goat’s milk will provide adequate amounts of calcium and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
A study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research shows that drinking fresh goat’s milk increases calcium levels and prevents the risk of osteoporosis. Goat milk also contains medium chain fatty acids, which play a major role in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, two important minerals that help maintain bone health.
3. Lowering inflammation
Research has shown that goat’s milk has anti-inflammatory properties that can help fight inflammation. Animal studies have found that goat’s milk contains oligosaccharides which exhibit anti-inflammatory effects on colitis and hence, may be useful in managing inflammatory bowel disease.
4. Treating anemia
Animal studies have shown that the bioavailability of iron in goat milk is higher than in cow’s milk. This means that consumption of goat’s milk will help increase iron levels and reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia.
5. Easier to digest
The fat lumps in goat’s milk are smaller and this may be one of the reasons why milk is easier to digest. People with digestive issues or are lactose intolerant can easily tolerate goat’s milk.
6. Improve skin health
Goat milk is a good source of vitamin A, this vitamin helps improve skin, reduce acne and delay the appearance of wrinkles. In addition, goat’s milk contains lactic acid which helps remove dead skin cells and lightens skin tone.
7. Reducing digestive problems in babies
Pasteurized goat’s milk is well tolerated by babies with gastrointestinal problems. Research has shown that when goat’s milk is given to babies, digestive problems such as diarrhea and constipation can be overcome.