The 3 Key Benefits of Whole-fat Goat Milk Infant Formula
Whole-fat goat milk infant formula is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, for good reason. Whole-fat goat milk formulas provide all of the nourishment of cow milk formulas, with a few key benefits that make it a safe, well-tolerated alternative to cow milk infant formula, including for babies with sensitive tummies.
All parents look for wholesome ingredients in infant formula for their babies, in addition to all the essential vitamins and minerals infants need for healthy development. And like the rest of us, different babies respond best to different foods and formulas. As you search for the right formula for your baby, you should know about the three key benefits of a formula naturally made with whole-fat goat milk.
It’s naturally similar to human milk
Whole-fat goat milk formula is an obvious formula choice for many parents, given its natural similarities to breast milk. The fat composition and structure of whole fat goat milk is similar to that of human milk, making it a good source of energy for a growing baby. Like human milk, whole-fat goat milk also delivers prebiotic oligosaccharides, which work with probiotics to improve the balance of the gut microbiome, and may have an anti-inflammatory effect on the gut.
Whole-fat goat milk also has high concentrations of cis-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are key players in brain and retina health in newborns and children. These fatty acids may also have beneficial effects against chronic inflammation, metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders, among other conditions.
It’s easy to digest
If your baby has a sensitive tummy, a goat milk based formula might help ease their discomfort. The proteins in whole-fat goat milk are easier to digest than those present in cow’s milk, and less likely to be associated with GI symptoms such as gas, bloating, and inflammation in the gut.
Specifically, whole-fat goat milk is naturally A2 beta-casein protein dominant, whereas cow milk typically contains both A1 and A2 proteins. A2 beta-casein is an easy-to-digest form of protein that is similar to the protein found in human milk and may reduce the likelihood of common digestive issues like gas and bloating in sensitive babies.
It’s nutrient-rich
As your baby develops, it’s important that they get all the key nutrients their growing body needs. Whole-fat goat milk is packed with nutrients, and has high levels of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. These nutrients are important: calcium is not only key for building healthy teeth and bones, but like magnesium it also enables healthy muscle and nerve function; potassium helps our bodies function overall; and low levels of zinc have been associated with infant dermatitis. Whole-fat goat milk also has naturally high levels of vitamin K, which is involved in bone building and blood clotting.
Why try goat milk infant formula?
Aussie Bubs Easy-Digest is a nutritionally complete, easy-to-digest, whole-fat goat milk-based infant formula that meets all US infant nutrition standards. We make it with the same rigorous care and wholesome ingredients that we do all our infant formulas, starting with pure Australian whole-fat goat milk.
