Goat vs. Cow Milk: Which is easier to digest?
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study compares how well people digest goat milk versus cow milk. If you have trouble with cow milk but not goat milk (or can drink both), researchers want to see if goat milk is a better choice for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You either have trouble digesting cow milk but can drink goat milk, OR you can drink both milks just fine
- You are in good general health
- You do not have any known food allergies
- You are not pregnant and not likely to be pregnant
- You do not have serious health problems (like high blood pressure, diabetes, or stomach/liver/kidney/heart disease)
- You are not an elite athlete (training more than 8 hours per week)
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