What are the benefits of goat's milk?
Answer: Modern research has proven that goat's milk contains more than 200 nutrients and bioactive substances.
Among them, there are 64 types of lactic acid, 20 types of amino acids, 20 types of vitamins, and 25 types of minerals. It is recognized worldwide as the dairy product closest to human milk and is known as the "King of Milk."
It helps to strengthen the stomach and intestines and improve malnutrition. Cow's milk is acidic, while goat's milk is slightly alkaline, which has a therapeutic effect on patients with high stomach acid and stomach ulcers. The fat globules in goat's milk are particularly small, one-third the size of those in cow's milk, allowing for faster nutrient absorption and shorter digestion time, which benefits the gastrointestinal tract.
It strengthens the body and improves osteoporosis. The calcium content in goat's milk is 1.3 times that of cow's milk, which significantly helps the bone growth of developing children and adolescents, making them taller and stronger; it also plays a significant role in preventing osteoporosis in the elderly.
It improves skin beauty. Goat's milk is rich in epidermal growth factor, which can nourish the skin and make it fairer and finer; it is also greatly beneficial for preventing rough, dry, and keratinized skin.
It helps brain development and intellectual growth. Goat's milk contains a large amount of B vitamins. Adequate B vitamins are a prerequisite for the normal function of brain tissue. A deficiency can affect brain development and intellectual growth.
It enhances immunity and promotes development. Vitamin A plays a very important role in human metabolism. Children with a long-term deficiency are prone to respiratory infections and their growth and development can be affected. Goat's milk is rich in vitamin A, which can enhance immunity and promote development.
Why is goat's milk easier to digest and absorb than cow's milk?
Answer: Goat's milk has a lower casein content and a higher whey protein content, and its protein amino acid composition is closer to human milk. The small, soft curd particles and smaller fat globules make it easier to digest and absorb. It can meet the nutritional needs for the growth and development of infants and young children. Goat's milk contains more immunoglobulins, which can improve the immunity and resistance of infants and young children. The nucleotides in goat's milk are higher than in cow's milk and human milk, which is very beneficial for enhancing brain development and intelligence in infants and young children. The epidermal growth factor in goat's milk plays an important role in the development of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and other organs in infants. Especially since goat's milk does not contain allergens, it is the best choice for children who are allergic to cow's milk protein.
Can babies still drink goat's milk when they have diarrhea?
Answer: Yes, they can. Although babies who drink human milk or goat's milk have more frequent and looser stools, this is a normal physiological reaction, not a disease. If pathological diarrhea occurs, it means the baby's digestive tract has a problem and its digestive function is weakened. At this time, it is best to choose easily digestible goat's milk products. It is better to feed the baby with human milk or goat's milk during the illness period. If it is possible to choose a special goat's milk formula for diarrhea, that would be even better, because this special formula is not only easy to digest but also contains hydrolyzed protein and stachyose, which do not burden the gastrointestinal tract, can adjust the gastrointestinal environment, promote absorption, and improve stool condition. It should be noted that when switching from the special diarrhea goat's milk formula back to a regular infant goat's milk formula, a gradual transition method should be used.
Why do doctors recommend that children with eczema who drink cow's milk switch to goat's milk?
Answer: Because cow's milk contains beta-casein, which can cause allergies in babies. Due to cow's milk allergy, babies may develop symptoms such as facial eczema and gastrointestinal discomfort. In severe cases, it can also cause diarrhea and vomiting. Like human milk, goat's milk does not contain this casein that can cause allergies in humans. Therefore, when babies with facial eczema switch to goat's milk, the allergic symptoms will gradually disappear and the facial eczema will improve after about one to two weeks.
Why do doctors recommend that children with dry stools from drinking cow's milk switch to goat's milk?
Answer: Because the fat particles in cow's milk are large, and the protein molecular structure is also large. They stay in the baby's gastrointestinal tract for a relatively long time, and the digestion and absorption process is slow, which extends the time for the intestinal wall to absorb water from the stool. Therefore, babies who drink cow's milk usually have drier stools. Goat's milk, like human milk, has small fat particles and small protein molecular structures. Goat's milk stays in the baby's gastrointestinal tract for a shorter time and is absorbed quickly, so the intestinal wall absorbs less water from the stool. Therefore, babies who drink goat's milk or human milk generally have looser stools. The condition of babies with dry stools from drinking cow's milk can improve relatively quickly after switching to goat's milk.