Goat milk benefits

Goat milk is an ancient and delicious drink that has been enjoyed for millennia. We know that the Ancient Greeks were using goat’s milk for drinking and making cheese since at least the 8^th century when it was mentioned in Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad.¹

Make like the ancient hero Achilles and enjoy a glass of goat milk yourself, to benefit from all the ways this cooling drink enhances vitality.

In this article, we’ll explain how goat milk compares with cow milk for wellness benefits. We’ll explore the nutritional profile of goat milk, so you can see for yourself how much goodness is in a glass. Finally, we’ll advise you of the side effects associated with goat milk.

Goat milk vs cow milk

As the health-conscious are more frequently choosing alternative kinds of milk, we thought we’d compare goat milk with cow milk and see which comes out on top.

Goat milk

Goat milk can support you in a healthy lifestyle because it’s:

• Not associated with poor health outcomes

Some scientists claim that proteins in cow’s milk can over-activate growth hormones and contribute to poor health outcomes, including obesity, acne, and disease-development.²

• Easy to digest

Goat milk contains fewer allergens which can cause immune responses in those with lactose sensitivities and fewer proteins that humans find hard to digest than cow’s milk.³

• Provides better nutrient absorption

Cow milk may interfere with iron absorption in children. In contrast, goat’s milk improves the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from foods eaten alongside it.⁴

• Prebiotic properties

A healthy gut is strongly associated with good overall physical health.⁵ Drinking goat milk encourages the development of beneficial bacteria in the gut, whereas cow milk does not.⁶

Cow milk

Cow milk does beat goat milk on some factors, including:

• Lower calories

Those on a calorie-controlled diet will likely want to avoid goat milk, as it contains approximately 170 calories per glass. In contrast, cow milk contains between 90 and 150 calories.⁷

• Different nutrients

Cow milk contains vitamin B12, whereas goat milk does not.⁸ Vitamin B12 encourages nervous system health.⁹

Goat milk side effects

Goat milk contains lactose and should never be consumed by those with lactose intolerance as it could badly affect their digestion.¹⁰

Last updated: 23 March 2021