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Ordinary cows’ milk contains 2 types of beta-casein protein, A1 and A2. a2 Milk is natural milk that comes from selected cows that naturally produce only the A2 protein and no A1. Research has shown the A2 protein is digested differently to A1.
There are many people who feel uncomfortable after they drink ordinary milk or lactose-free milk, yet they can enjoy a2 Milk without discomfort – so this one small protein difference makes a big difference to many people.
Yes, a2 Milk is naturally occurring cows’ milk; it’s not a result of a technological process or genetic engineering. We simply select cows that produce only A2 protein.
a2 Milk is real, natural milk, and contains the same amount of lactose as ordinary cows’ milk, so it’s not an option for people who have been clinically diagnosed with lactose intolerance.
However, data from an independent US study (published in 2009) shows that 1 in 4 Americans have discomfort after drinking milk and most of these people are diagnosing themselves as lactose intolerant without evaluation by a health care professional. The research shows only a small proportion would actually be diagnosed as lactose intolerant. We’ve found the majority are just likely to have a sensitivity to the A1 protein.
Yes. a2 Milk looks like ordinary milk, tastes like real and natural milk and contains the same amounts of calcium and other important minerals and nutrients as ordinary cows’ milk. It might also interest you to know a2 Milk® has approximately 6 times the natural calcium levels of soy milk.