Goats' Milk Better Than Cows' Milk?

By Maria Gifford, Editor Wednesday, August 01, 2007

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A recent study suggests that goats' milk is more beneficial than cows' milk in helping to prevent softening of the bone (bone demineralization). Researchers found that goats' milk works more effectively with other elements important to bone health: calcium and magnesium. Other health benefits were found to be more prominent as well.

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By Maria Gifford, Editor— Last Modified: 10/01/10, First Published: 08/01/07

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