"Goat milk powder is the king of milk!"
"Goat milk powder is better absorbed!"
"Goat milk powder is not allergic!"
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Many mothers will see such propaganda when choosing milk powder for their children, so is goat milk powder really so good?
First, let's understand how goat milk powder differs from milk powder.
When comparing goat's milk and milk, the difference that can be seen at a glance is of course the price, and the price of goat's milk is more expensive.
According to an article published in the Journal of Food and Nutrition in China, "The protein composition, non-protein nitrogen content, fatty acid composition and oligosaccharide species of goat milk are closer to human milk than milk." ”
In addition, the fat in milk powder is also an important factor affecting digestion and absorption. Studies have found that the fat globules of goat milk have a diameter of 2.658 microns, which is only 1/3 of the milk, which is more easily absorbed by the human body, with a digestion absorption rate of up to 95%, and the digestion speed is nearly 20% faster than milk.
However, we should note that the goat milk and milk mentioned here are natural milk that has not been processed. Natural milk cannot be given directly to the baby without adjusting the ingredients. The formula milk that babies eat is prepared according to breast milk.
The nutritional value of formula milk is actually related to the formula, and the content of various proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals contained in it is standardized and configured.
In other words, formula goat milk powder and formula milk powder are not high or low in nutritional value, as long as it is milk that meets the standards of infant formula, it can be drunk, depending on which flavor the baby likes to drink.
Secondly, is goat milk powder less susceptible to allergies than milk powder?
Many people choose goat milk powder, in addition to hearing that it is easy to absorb, but also heard that it can resist allergies. The first thing to tell you is that there is no scientific basis for this sentence.
Milk (products) is one of the most common allergens, and the main cause of allergies is caused by one casein and one lactoglobulin inside.
Most children who are allergic to cow's milk protein also cannot tolerate goat's milk. In goat milk, the casein content is less, and although the lactoglobulin content is lower than that of milk, the gap is not very large. Theoretically, if the child is only allergic to casein, it is suitable for eating goat milk powder, but it is generally difficult to detect whether it is casein or lactoglobulin caused by allergies.
So moms still don't take their babies as guinea pigs to verify, if the baby has allergies to milk powder, you can consult a doctor, under the guidance of a doctor to choose a safer deep hydrolyzed protein formula.
Finally, some people must ask, do you want to spend a lot of money to buy buffalo milk, goat milk, camel milk and other "high-end milk"?
What's so special about these "high-end milks"? According to the study, the protein content of these milks is similar, and although there are indeed differences in their nutritional composition, such as lower fat, lactose content, higher vitamin C content, etc., the main purpose of our intake of dairy products is to supplement protein and calcium.
Therefore, whether it is milk, goat milk, or camel milk, it can actually meet the basic needs of babies for dairy intake, without having to buy those so-called "high-end milk".
Therefore, if we don't want to drink it in a different taste, we can choose milk with more stable quality and relevant national standards.
Finally, again, to emphasize the phrase: breast milk is the safest food, and if possible, feed it as long as possible!