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How allergenic is goat milk?

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BACKGROUND: Cow's milk (CM) allergy is the most frequent cause of food allergy in infants. Most children who are allergic to CM are also sensitized to whey proteins and/or to the casein fraction and many of them cannot tolerate goat's or sheep's milk (GSM) either. read more

Goat’s milk contains only trace amounts of an allergenic casein protein, alpha-S1, found in cow’s milk. Goat’s milk casein is more similar to human milk, yet cow’s milk and goat’s milk contain similar levels of the other allergenic protein, beta lactoglobulin. read more

Current treatments for eczema include topical corticosteroids and moisturizers. Many creams for dry skin and eczema are advertised as “natural” products, and some may contain potential food allergens such as goat’s milk, cow’s milk, coconut milk or oil, oats and nut oils. read more

Goat’s milk is the preferred dairy drink in many parts of the world, and the mildly sweet and slightly salty beverage is gaining popularity in America. Some people believe that goat’s milk is less allergenic and more digestible than cow’s milk. And, goats are kinder to the environment, requiring less land on which to graze than larger cattle. read more