Is a2 Milk Just What You Need?
Hey guys,
A few weeks ago I posted here about a2 Milk. Basically my sister’s digestion goes awol if she drinks normal cow’s milk. In preparation for her coming to visit, I have been testing a2milk which she might find easier to digest. The kiddoes and I have been guzzling down a2 milk and have found no difference in taste from regular cow’s milk.
A little reminder about a2 Milk – There are a few different kinds of proteins in regular cow’s milk including the A2 protein and A1protien. These proteins are digested differently with A1 protein being known to cause bloating, indigestion, cramps and more in some people. a2 Milk is produced from specially selected cows that naturally produce only the A2 protein, so it is just easier to digest cows’ milk.
Well now we get to find out even more about a2 Milk. They have been doing some research which shows that lactose intolerance could actually be a myth for many. They conducted a trial where they gave a whole bunch of people, half of which were diagnosed as lactose intolerant, and the other half self-reported as sensitive to dairy, some a2 Milk to drink.
Every single one of them could tolerate a2 Milk with no digestive problems, even those who had been medically diagnosed as lactose intolerant! So basically it seems that a lot of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with lactose intolerance could be caused by the A1 protein.
The animation below, which does a much better job of explaining it that I do.
This research could really transform the lives of many who think they are lactose intolerant as they could now drinking wholesome, nutritious natural cows’ milk, instead of lactose-free alternatives they currently have to use. If you have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, it is worth speaking to a professional, to see if a2 Milk might suitable for you. Do also pop over to the a2 Milk website to find out more.
*a2 Milk is not suitable for anyone medically diagnosed with galactosaemia or a cows’ milk allergy. If you require any specific advice, then please do check with a nutritionist.
Milk and strawberries image from Shutterstock, double milk image from a2 Milk.
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I keep reading about this milk and it is all good, so I am going to give it a try.
I love a2milk ! I’m using it in a lot of recipes nowadays, and I’m so happy to report I have no issues. Milk was not my friend before and now I can actually enjoy it.
If only they supplied it as raw organic milk, it would be ace and I’d buy it for sure.
Okay, so I thought that A2 milk was an Aussie thing and our Aussie cows were superstars :p I have been using A2 milk for years now and it is my go to milk.
Wow, I haven’t seen this before. Will look for it and see if it helps with the sensitivity I seem to be developing. Thanks for the info!
Good luck Amanda.
We don’t have any lactose intolerance in our family but I do just love the taste of A2 milk, you don’t need to have an intolerance to enjoy it:-)
Exactly Camilla
Wow, that’s really interesting. I think my hubby has an intolerence to something he eats, but can’t get him to try cutting out gluten to see if it helps. I wonder if milk sensitivity is a possibility. At least that’s one we could test out without him even realising if we tried a2 milk!
I have never heard of this milk before…very interesting. I don’t have milk issues, but I’m sure people that do are happy with this product.
I’ve not heard about A2 Milk so this was an interesting read. I don’t drink a lot of milk to be fair but might check this out!
A2 milk sounds good. Got to try it out soon..
Very interesting post. I always wondered about A2 milk but have never tried it myself.
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I don’t drink milk but what an interesting idea – hopefully this ends up being a great alternative for those that are sensitive to dairy!
Exactly Sarah.
Very interesting, and good to know. I’ll pass this along to my friends with lactose intolerance.
Thank you Laura.
I don’t think I’ve ever come across this before. Tbh I use a lot of almond milk in replacement of milk these days!
Hey Jess, well now you can try a2 Milk 😀
A very interesting read! My mother had a lactose intolerance and really could have done with something like this when I was a child.
Others like her can benifit now.
This is really interesting. Perceived lactose intolerance affects so many, so it’s great that they may just need to switch to a different milk.
Exactly right? Good that people can now try a2 cow’s milk instead.