Goat's milk is a natural functional food, scientists conclude

May 19 2011

Goat’s milk is a natural functional food concluded a group of Spanish scientists, after conducting a series of studies looking into the nutritional characteristics of the dairy product. This article by Helen Glaberson featured in the Dairy reporter.com

The group from Granada University claim that goat milk:

  • Is easier to digest as it has a lower lever of lactose than cows milk
  • Is rich in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium and casein
  • enhances the nutritional use of iron and the regeneration of hemoglobin
  • Can improve recovery of those with iron deficiency anemia
  • Has a positive influence on antioxidant defence and DNA stability