Our country which is predominately vegetarian, milk is a very important nutrient and a good source of protein and calcium and is necessary for one’s growth. Milk is 87-88% water and 12-13% solid which includes lactose or sugar / fat/ protein/ minerals. 80% of milk protein is casein, 30-35% beta-casein which is further divided into A1 and A2. Milk containing A1 beta-casein at the time of digestion releases BCM-7 in the small intestine which is not well absorbed by the body and one may feel bloated or uncomfortable. It also has an effect on one’s immune system, type 1 diabetes, heart disease etc. Whereas, Milk consumed with A2.
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