01/04/2024
8 Surprising Goat Milk Health Benefits:
The health benefits of goat milk include its ability to protect against weight loss, reduce inflammation, optimize digestion, improve the bioavailability of nutrients, strengthen bones, boost heart health, strengthen immunity, increase metabolism, prevent toxins from accumulating in the body, and benefit the overall health. This article talks about human benefits, but these same benefits also relate to our pets consuming raw goat milk.
1.) Builds Strong Bones. Milk of all varieties is rich in calcium, and goat milk is no exception. Goat milk gives you a comparable amount of calcium as cow milk without many side effects, ensuring that the calcium deposits stay rich and stable and helping to prevent osteoporosis.
2.) Anti-inflammatory Properties. One reason why people tend to love goat milk is that they are able to enjoy it without the inflammation and upset stomach that cow milk often causes. This is due to the unique enzymatic makeup of goat milk that soothes inflammation in the gut.
3.) Nutrient Uptake Efficiency. One of the main benefits of goat milk is that the chemical composition is far closer to human milk than cow milk. Human milk is similar to goat milk, so our bodies are able to get more nutrients out of the milk as it moves through our system and it causes less stress on our digestive processes.
4.) Metabolism Booster. Goat milk is far more nutrient-dense than cow milk, which means that you don't need as much of it to receive the same (or better) nutrient intake. A single cup provides nearly 40% of our daily calcium requirements, 20% of vitamin B intake, as well as significant amount of potassium and phosphorous. Furthermore, studies have shown that goat milk can help to increase the uptake of iron and copper in our digestive tract, which is essential for people who struggle with anemia and other deficiencies.
5.) Protects the Heart. There are nearly twice as many beneficial fatty acids in goat milk as can be found in cow milk, which means that our cholesterol balance is safe if it is consumed. By balancing our essential fatty acids in the body, we can prevent atherosclerosis, stroke, heart attack, and other coronary complications. The high potassium levels in goat milk also help to reduce blood pressure, as potassium is a vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels and relieves tension in the cardiovascular system.
6.) Boosts Immunity. Cow milk contains trace amounts of selenium, but there are significant amounts found in goat milk. This rare mineral is a key component in the immune system functionality, protecting us from illness and fending off infections.
7.) Growth and Development. Goat milk is a very rich source of protein, which is an essential part of growth and development, as proteins are the building blocks of cells, tissue, muscle and bone. By ensuring a steady stream of protein, we protect our metabolic processes, stimulate growth and overall health.
8.) Weight Loss. Although goat milk has more fatty acids than cow milk, it actually has less "bad" fat, which means that it can help people lose weight, without compromising on their nutritional needs.
Pictured below is Emmett with Mallet Creek Dolce de Leche.
