A2 MilK Benefits

Cow's milk contains protein. The primary group of milk proteins are the caseins. A1 and A2 are the two primary types of beta-casein (beta-casein is one of the three major casein proteins) present in milk. They are simply genetic variants of one another that differ in structure by one amino acid.

Milk is one of the richest food sources of calcium, which is necessary strong bones and healthy teeth. One cup of milk provides between a half to a third of calcium's recommended daily intake for a child (aged between 1-11 years) and around one third to a quarter of that for an adult. As calcium is present only in very small amounts in most common foods, it may be difficult for individuals who are restricted in their intake of milk and milk products to obtain the recommended amount.

1. A2 milk is cow's milk that only contains the A2 beta-casein protein.
2. A2 milk contains more Omega-3 fatty acids which are good for your health
3. A2 protein was easier for people to digest
4. A2 milk is better for people who "have discomfort" after drinking milk and who think they have lactose intolerance
5. In general, milks from Guernsey, Jersey, Asian herds, human milk, and others (sheep, goat, yaks, camel, buffalo, sheep, etc.) contain mostly A2 beta casein.
6. Milks from Holstein Friesian contain mostly A1 beta casein.