The somewhat recent discovery of A2 milk has changed many people’s lives who deal with what they believe to be lactose intolerance.  Those who experience extreme discomfort but non life threatening reactions may find an answer to their issue, here.

What is 100% A2/A2 milk?
It is milk that contains only A2 beta-casein protein, not to be confused with A1.
Knowing if a cow produces A2 or A1 proteins comes down to genetics.  Hair is tested in a lab to indicate what kind of protein the animal produces. Some cows will be A1/A1 or A2/A2.  Some will be a mixture of both, A1/A2.
The cows at our farm are all tested and proven to be 100% A2/A2. 

Were we meant to consume A1 milk?
It is likely that humans are not meant to drink A1 milk.  Did you know that all mammals produce A2 milk?  Many people who have a reaction to cow milk find it easier to drink goat, sheep or buffalo milk.  Did you know that all of those animals naturally produce 100% A2 milk?
Even human breast milk is 100% A2.

Where did this A1 protein in cows come from, you may ask. 
Most cows with the A1 protein are found in European breeds.  Some believe that the A1 protein is a mutation that developed thousands of years ago.  
Europe imported their cows over to the US many years ago populating our states with the A1 protein producing cows.  The majority of milk found in American grocery stores today contain the A1 protein.
Whether your milk is grass-fed, pasture raised or organic doesn’t matter.
The breeds of cows found in Southeast Asia still produce the A2 protein: Guernsey, Jersey and Desi, just to name a few.  All of the cows on our farm are Guernsey. 

Is A1 Milk Harmful?
There are people who don’t appear to be affected by A1 milk.  However, A1 milk is known to be inflammatory to the body.  Inflammation can manifest itself differently from person to person. Some people have severe reactions and cannot tolerate it.  Others have smaller reactions.  A1 can also cause other underlying issues that people try to ignore. It could be cystic acne, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, headaches, etc.
Many people who leave Asia and parts of the Middle East, where the majority of milk is A2/A2, come to the US and find that they develop health issues or have an allergic reaction to milk from the store.  Many of these health issues have been resolved by making the switch to A2 milk.

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