UNIQUENESS OF GOAT MILK IN HUMANS

Latha Sundarraj*, R. Thelshath, A. Hari Nandhini, C. Rejitha and Dr. R. Srinivasan

People have probably been aware of the value of goats for human diet since the commencement of domestication. Goat milk has long been touted as a nutraceutical due to its easier digestion and lower allergy profile compared to cow's milk. Many of the initial assertions, meanwhile, were anecdotal. Goat milk provides an excellent source of protein, calcium, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium, vitaminB2, B1, and vitamin A for human diets, similar to that of cows. The basic etiological genesis of food allergies, and specifically cow milk allergy (CMA), has been suggested to be enhanced gastrointestinal absorption of antigens followed by unfavorable local immune reactivity. An alternative for cow's milk for infants and allergy sufferers has been suggested: goat milk those who get discomfort from cow's milk or other foods. The hypoallergenic qualities of goat milk are extremely important for human health and medicine because of the bioactive components of milk. It is thought that the proteins in goat milk are easier to digest and absorb than those in cow milk. Because caprine milk has less αs1-casein, when acidified, the curd becomes softer and more friable. Drinking goat milk has been associated in numerous studies with a lower incidence of constipation, diarrhoea, and other gastrointestinal problems. Goats are important sources of food since they generate milk and meat. Goat milk is similar to both human and bovine milk in many ways, although having certain unique nutritional and therapeutic qualities. Because goat milk contains more short and medium chain triglycerides, which provide developing newborns with energy, it is used to treat malabsorption illnesses. In terms of nutrition and health, a class of nutritional products that contain live probiotic bacteria in fermented goat milk seems promising. Milk and colostrum are naturally occurring substances that are non-toxic and have many uses in dermatology and cosmetics. They have substantial biological potential as well. Additionally, they are becoming more widely recognized as active ingredients with the ability to control the amount of blackheads and acne lesions, regulate the production of sebum, reduce inflammation, and provide a variety of moisturizing, protective, toning, smoothing, anti-irritating, whitening, calming, and antiaging effects.