dairy

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A2 Milk

A2 milk is obtained from the cows that produce a genetic variation of A1 beta-casein protein normally found in common milk. A2 milk’s protein is called “A2 type beta casein”…

September 4, 2015 · 1 min read
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Lactase Persistence

Lactase persistence is the ability of adult humans to digest lactose. This ability has its origins in different parts of the world (which occurred through convergent evolution) such as Central…

September 4, 2015 · 1 min read
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Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products. It is a disaccharide sugar, meaning that is composed of two simple sugars: glucose and galactose. Our bodies normally produce an enzyme…

September 4, 2015 · 1 min read
Minerals

Calcium

Calcium (Ca) is a chemical element and is an alkaline earth metal. It is essential for all living organisms and is found in many foods. Calcium is the fifth most…

September 1, 2015 · 9 min read