What on earth is “A2” Dairy?

TL;DR = Many people don’t have digestive or health problems with A2 Milk compared to “normal” A1 milk.

Still interested? Well, we’re going to get quite nerdy here. A1 and A2 dairy refers to the genetic makeup of the cow. All dairy has “A1” and “A2” dairy in it, but A2 dairy is 100% from an A2 cow. Dairy from an A2 cow is identical save the 67th amino acid in the chain.

At position 67 in the A1 chain, when digested, this breaks off and causes a bit of havoc:

 

 

A1 (Has BCM-7 – Beta-casomorphine-7)

A2 – Proline amino acid

Correlated with: Addiction to milk Learning disabilities Aggravated symptoms of autism Impaired ability to plan and perform actions Constipation in some people ‘Histidine’ causing kids to develop: Dermatitis (skin allergy) Allergic rhinitis (running nose) Allergic cough Asthma Increased long-term risks of obesity Increased long-term risks of heart disease Increased long-term risks of diabetes Encourages the growth of unhealthy bacteria in the human intestine Leads to reduced immunity in children Increase inflammation in the digestive system

A2 Milk: Encourages better immunity Significantly less digestive discomfort (bloating, gas, diarrhea) after meals

Typically, converting a dairy herd takes about 10 years, starting with genetic testing of existing cows and continuing with a breeding program using pure A2 bulls. So A2 is coming and one day all dairy will be A2. For now, you have to buy it specifically. It is more expensive but becoming more available. The taste is identical. 

Yes, there is an A2 option for the Mighty Microbes probiotic!

There are less calories, and it’s less creamy since it doesn’t include cream. It still has high number counts, but it’s better for people with dairy sensitivities and people who want to use it in their smoothies.