Goat milk, discover its wonderful benefits and properties

For a few years now, more and more people have cow's milk intolerance, to the milk protein that produces a poor absorption of nutrients. Learn about the best qualities of goat milk, a healthy and beneficial alternative. 

Goat's milk has different qualities than cow's milk, below we will tell you why it is so beneficial for the body.

Goat milk characteristics

In Spain there has been a rise in the consumption of goat's milk in recent times. It is one of the most traditional drinks, although it is difficult to unseat cow's milk, this type of milk is gaining more followers.

The tradition of goat's milk is consumed and was consumed especially in Fuerteventura where there is a great tradition in its consumption, both in drink and in the form of cheese, known as the 'queso majorero' in its different versions of cured, semi-cured and tender.

Goat milk benefits

In general terms, goat's milk has greater virtues than cow's milk because it has been concluded that it is more similar to breast milk, contains less casein, making it a drink that does not generate allergies, and also, its oligosaccharides they act like prebiotics facilitating a correct probiotic flora.

• Contains more healthy fats. Helping the proper functioning of the heart.
• It has good quality proteins, they are of high biological value and provide quality amino acids.
• It is a great source of vitamin D and calcium. Vitamin D is essential for calcium to be absorbed by the bones.
• It is capable of regenerating hemoglobin, a protein found in the bloodstream, allows oxygen to be efficiently transported through the body's tubes.
• It is a more digestive milk than cow's milk. It has high qualities that neutralize acidity. Its consumption is recommended to those who suffer from stomach ulcers and have other digestive problems that require antacid treatments.
• It does not produce allergies as occurs with cow's milk.
• It does not have as much cholesterol, 30-40% less than cow's milk. Omega 6 becomes an important product for the prevention of diabetes, suffering from arteriosclerosis and other cardiovascular conditions.
• It is good and it fights against osteoporosis. Contains vitamin A, B2, vitamin D and lots of calcium, so it is good for the proper development of bones and has a preventive effect to treat osteoporosis.
• For his high in iron, prevents anemia.
• It is similar to breast milk. Goat milk has sugars and oligosaccharides similar to breast milk, key elements for the development of the probiotic flora, a natural barrier that protects against bacteria and a good brain development of the baby.