Bagavan Reddy¹* and Athidi Lokavya Reddy²

¹Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India
²Senior Research Fellow, ET-IVF Lab, College of Veterinary Sciences, Korutla, P. V. Narsimha Rao Telangana State Veterinary University, Hyderabad, India

*Corresponding Author: Bagavan Reddy, Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Animal Nutrition Division, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India.

Received: May 26, 2022; Published: June 15, 2022

Abstract

An increase in metabolic diseases globally associated with changing lifestyles mandates continuous research on the food we consume. Though many of the conditions are multifactorial, identifying those risk factors poses a real challenge. One such risk factor currently in limelight is the myth and facts revolving around milk consumption. Milk and dairy products are said to be one of the most common essential commodities relished by people irrespective of age. But there always exists many misconceptions considering milk consumption among both literate and ignorant sectors. Observational, epidemiological, and clinical studies in humans and laboratory animals revealed potential health hazards concerned with the intake of A1 milk. However, such harmful effects are minimal with that of A2 milk. On the other hand, profound health benefits and medicinal importance were believed to be encrypted behind the consumption of indigenous dairy products. Irrespective of all these discussions conclusions on milk consumption is yet to be established. Hence, considering existing facts and beliefs, studies should be encouraged, and efforts are to be streamlined in the conservation and propagation of our indigenous breeds which are the prime source of A2 milk. This review summarised the importance of A2 milk in comparison with that of A1 milk and emphasized the necessity of protecting our natural resources within our Indian subcontinent.

Keywords: A1 Milk; A2 Milk; Epidemiological; Health Hazards

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Citation

Citation: Bagavan Reddy and Athidi Lokavya Reddy. “A1 and A2 Milk, Whether to Consume or Not?". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 4.7 (2022): 54-60.

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