Easier to digest, more good fats, and no homogenization required!

While the fat content of cow and goat milk is similar and varies by breed, the fat globules in goat milk are naturally smaller. This makes it easier for your body to digest and is also the reason it does not separate as easily as cow milk. To get the consistent consistency like you see in stores, cow milk is homogenized, which is a process that breaks down the fat globules to prevent separation. Goat milk does not require homogenization.

Goat milk has high levels of medium-chain fatty acids – 30-35% vs 15-20% in cow milk. These fatty acids provide an energy boost that isn’t stored in body fat. They also help lower cholesterol and can even help treat conditions like coronary diseases and intestinal disorders. Goat milk helps increase “good” cholesterol levels while reducing the bad ones, like olive oil does.

Pasteurization kills all bacteria in milk, including naturally occurring healthy enzymes that help our bodies digest milk. Many people find drinking raw milk eliminates the sensitivity they have to milk, because they are able to digest it when the natural enzymes are preserved. For example, people with lactose intolerance can often enjoy raw goat milk without reacting, likely due to the presence of these enzymes, lower lactose levels, and faster digestion.

Fewer allergens! (A2 VS A1 casein)

Most people who are intolerant of cow milk actually lack the ability to digest the protein A1 casein. Goats milk contains only A2 casein, making it, protein wise, the closest milk to human breast milk. Studies suggest that goat milk, when used as the first protein after breast feeding, is less allergenic for babies than cow milk. Cow milk contains more than 20 different allergens (including A1 casein) that can cause allergic reactions and inflammation. Inflammation is implicated in everything from IBS and leaky gut to acne and autoimmune diseases.

Rich in vitamins and minerals, with better bioavailability

Goat milk is brimming with vitamins and minerals. Nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are more easily digested and used by the body in goat milk than cow milk. Because raw goat milk is easier to digest, your body absorbs more of these minerals, making it better for treating nutritional deficiencies like anemia and bone demineralization. Many consume milk for calcium, but goat milk is actually richer in calcium than cow milk. A one cup serving contains about 33% of your daily requirement vs 28% in cow milk. 

It’s great for your skin!

Goat milk is often used in skin care products. The fatty acids and triglycerides found in goat milk have moisturizing qualities and keep skin soft. Goat milk has a high pH level more similar to human milk, so it’s absorbed by the skin with less irritation. With high levels of vitamin A, it can improve your complexion, fight acne and improve overall skin health. The lactic acid found in goat milk helps rid your body of dead skin cells and brighten skin tone.