WHAT IS A2 PROTEIN MILK?
Traditionally, all cow’s milk contained A2/A2 beta casein. However, over time, there was a genetic mutation in cows in European dairy herds and an A1 beta-casein variation resulted in cows with two types of proteins – A1 and A2.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A1 AND A2 BETA PROTEIN
All mammals, including dogs and cats, produce 100% A2/A2 milk naturally. A1 beta casein protein is difficult to digest and is linked to a number of health issues in human and pets. The difference between The A1 and A2 variants of beta-casein differ at amino acid position 67. In A1 beta-casein protein, histidine (CAT) is in position 67.
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Research suggests that the A1 protein can be associated to various risk factors for mammal and animals health. It can be linked to heart disease, affect nervous endocrine and immune system and can also influence the development of baby animals. That's something we want to minimise.
SIMILARITY TO BREASTMILK
A2 beta casein is the same protein that exists naturally in pet mother breast milk, so the transition is often easier for baby animals.
ADDING DIGESTION
A2 protein milk is easier to digest than A1 protein milk for baby animals. It can minimise symptoms like bloating, gas and skin irritation.
Important nutrients
As compared to goat’s milk, A2 protein cow’s milk, in particular grass-fed organic milk contains other important nutrients for young animals.
A Palatable Taste
Pets have been tried on goats milk for its digestibility, but it has an undeniably distinctive taste. A2 protein milk has a familiar taste with easier digestibility.