Table of contents:
- What is organic milk?
- The advantages of organic milk for health
- 1. Contains a balanced healthy fatty acids
- 2. Free of antibiotics and additional hormones
- 3. It tastes better
To achieve a healthier life, many people turn to organic food products. One of them is organic cow's milk (organic milk). Consumer demand for this milk is also increasing rapidly. However, do you know what kind of milk is this? What are the benefits for health? Come on, see the following more clearly.
What is organic milk?
Literally, organic means grown or maintained without the use of synthetic (artificial) chemicals. Therefore, organic milk means milk produced from cows or goats that are free from antibiotics and additional reproductive and growth hormones.
In addition, cattle from organic farms are also given food that is free of chemical fertilizers or pesticides and does not come from genetically engineered seeds. Organic cows are fed on an organic expanse of pasture.
The advantages of organic milk for health
Different production processes make organic milk have several advantages, including:
1. Contains a balanced healthy fatty acids
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found differences in the nutritional content of organic milk with non-organic milk. More clearly, the following is a description of the research results regarding the nutritional content of organic milk :
- Contains 56% more omega 3 fatty acids
- Contains 69% more alpha-linoleic acid
- Has a balanced ratio of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids
Omega 3 and alpha-linoleic acids are nutrients needed by cells in the body. Especially the cells responsible for children's brain development. In addition, this compound also helps the production of hormones that regulate blood clotting, contract and relax artery walls, and prevent inflammation.
All of these roles can reduce a person's risk of heart disease, lupus, stroke, eczema, and rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatism).
Apart from omega 3 fatty acids, organic milk also contains omega 6 fatty acids. These two fatty acids work together to maintain a healthy body.
For a healthy body, you need a balanced ratio of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Experts suggest a balanced ratio (ratio) of these fatty acids of 4: 1, which is 4 for omega 6 and 1 for omega 3. This balance of fatty acids can be found in organic milk.
In fact, a study from the Netherlands found that children who consumed organic milk with a balanced ratio of fatty acids were safer from the risk of developing eczema than children who drank non-organic milk. The study also revealed the potential allergy effects of organic milk.
2. Free of antibiotics and additional hormones
Ordinary milk is generally taken from cows that are given antibiotic injections. The purpose of giving antibiotics is to prevent mastitis, which is an infection of the mammary gland tissue. Meanwhile, hormone injections are carried out to increase milk production from cows.
Well, in organic cow's milk, cows are not given additional antibiotics or hormones. Producers are very selective in observing the condition of their livestock. If a cow or goat is found to need antibiotics, the animal will be withdrawn and not used to produce milk.
Prevent the use of antibiotics in cows to avoid antibiotic residues in milk. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, antibiotic residue in milk can cause health problems, such as triggering an allergic reaction.
3. It tastes better
Organic milk is known to have a more delicious and distinctive taste, according to a study published in the journal Biological Agricultural and Horticulture. A number of study participants said that organic milk has a thicker and more natural taste.
The distinctive taste is most likely obtained from grass or organic food eaten by milk-producing cows.
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