Latest Facts About A2 Cow’s Milk, A2 Beta-casein Works Like Breast Milk To Boost Immunity

TRIBUNNEWS.COM – So far, we know that milk is a source of animal protein with high nutritional value.

For children’s development, milk is also assessed as a nutrient-dense intake containing protein, calcium and other important nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and B vitamins.

Similarly, to get all the benefits, it is good to know the type of milk available.

Honorary Professor of Agri-Food Systems from Lincoln University, New Zealand, Prof. Keith Woodford, had the opportunity to explain types cow’s milk which is good for humans.

Speaking at the Indonesian Clinical Nutritionist Doctors Association (PDGKI) forum with the theme “A Closer Look in Malnutrition and Malabsorption: The Acknowledgment of Beta-Casein A2’s Benefit”, Prof. Keith revealed the latest facts that A2 cow milk has enormous benefits.

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Prof. Keith explained that A2 cow’s milk or in scientific language is called A2 beta-casein, has properties that are easy to digest because it consists of one hundred percent A2 beta-casein, reduces the risk of serious diseases, and is better for increasing body immunity.

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Prof Keith describes, initially, all cows are ‘A2 type’. The term ‘A2’ refers to the characteristics of beta-casein in milk.

Beta-casein is an important type of protein found in all mammalian milk.

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The existence of a genetic mutation of cattle causes the emergence of producing A1 cows cow’s milk which contains A1 and beta-casein cow’s milk A2 which contains A2 beta-casein. A1 beta-casein is digested differently compared to A2 beta-casein.

“A1 beta-casein releases a fragment called beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7). This BCM-7 fragment causes health problems in the body, including digestive problems (many people think this is a lactose intolerance reaction). is intolerance to beta-casein A1), heart disease, type 1 diabetes, and autoimmunity, ”said Professor Keith Woodford, Honorary Professor of Agri-Food Systems, Lincoln University, New Zealand.

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