Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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If so, why would it be better?

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Alex · Answer 1 · 2011-05-18 15:32:22Z UTC

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It is generally seen as more favorable because the casein content and composition of goat's milk is more similar to human milk than cow's milk. Casein acts as an allergenic for many.

answered May 18 2011 at 15:32

Alex
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+1- I've read that raw goats milk is almost identical (on a molecular level) to breast milk. – Ben May 18 2011 at 15:36

JakeA · Answer 2 · 2011-05-18 15:33:54Z UTC

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Simple answer is yes, because the casein is type A2 vs most cow-produced casein is A1 which is more problematic.

Not so simple answer is maybe not that much better if casein, even A2 affects you negatively.

answered May 18 2011 at 15:33

JakeA
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	Plus one!...... – The Quilt May 18 2011 at 15:50
	I would say that the evidence for A1 and A2 proteins being important is still debatable. – Matt May 18 2011 at 19:40
	@matthew- you mean the lack of evidence proving anything on A1 vs A2 – cliff Oct 13 2011 at 20:39
	@cliff: Yes. Also there are many other bioactive peptides released from milk proteins during digestion. Any of them could have unexpected effects, no one has really looked yet. – Matt Oct 13 2011 at 21:26
	Either way, some folks notice a difference between A1 and A2 milk. – Matt Oct 13 2011 at 22:19

Claudine · Answer 3 · 2011-10-13 20:37:39Z UTC

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It doesnt have to be pasturized.

answered Oct 13 2011 at 20:37

Claudine
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Cow's milk requires no pasteurization either. Unless you mean homogenization, goat's milk has small fat globules that do not separate as readily. – Matt Oct 13 2011 at 22:17

Yes, of course that is right. I was thinking of over processing the milk, and its easier with goat milk because of not having to homogenize. :) – Claudine Oct 17 2011 at 18:02

cliff · Answer 4 · 2011-10-13 20:40:40Z UTC

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No, its a fad made up by old school vegan types like Paul Bragg.

answered Oct 13 2011 at 20:40

cliff
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pamipoi · Answer 5 · 2011-05-18 18:02:37Z UTC

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Barring an allergy to casein, goat's milk is not as good as cow's milk for babies and young children due to the fact that it lacks folic acid and is low in vitamin B12.

answered May 18 2011 at 18:02

pamipoi
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The lower folic acid and lower vitamin B12 content is similar to breast milk. Goat Milk also provides more niacin, b6, and vitamin A than cow's milk. – Alex May 18 2011 at 18:16

Is goat dairy really better than cow dairy?

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