Goat milk versus constipation and allergy in children

Abstract

Goat milk, when compared to cow milk, is more similar to maternal milk with regard to its composition. Since the feeding with cow milk or diary products might be relatively often associated with allergy, goat milk can be an interesting alternative.

In this article, its relation to allergy is mostly discussed, especially from the pathophysiologic point of view, and other possible benefits on gastrointestinal tract are outlined.

Keywords

• goat milk
• nutrition
• allergy
• constipation
• casein