ReviewFood science and biotechnology2024
A2 milk consumption and its health benefits: an update.
Review in Food science and biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- KetoFLEX 12/3 Diet and Cognitive Health: A Precision-Nutrition Perspective on Mechanisms, Emerging Evidence, and Future Directions.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Genetic Diversity of the Beta-Casein Gene in Brown Swiss and Creole Cattle From the Peruvian Highlands.Animal genetics · 2026Article
- β-casomorphin-7: a review of occurrence, identification, techno-functionality, and effects on human health.NPJ science of food · 2026Review
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- β-Casein A1 and A2 Genetic Variants and β-Casomorphin-7 in Raw Milk and Processed Milk Products.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Is There a Potential Market for A2 Milk? Consumer Perception of Dairy Production and Consumption.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Influence of the β-Casein Genotype of Cow's Milk (A1, A2) on the Quality and β-Casomorphin-7 (BCM-7) Content of a Semi-Hard Cheese During Production.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A2 Milk: The Impact of Genetic Variation in Milk Protein on Human Health.Current protein & peptide science · 2025Review
- The Effect of A2 Milk on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Comparison to A1/A2 Milk: A Single-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Cross-over Study.Journal of cancer prevention · 2024Article
- Effects of A1 Milk, A2 Milk and the Opioid-like Peptide β-Casomorphin-7 on the Proliferation of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells.Biomolecules · 2024Article
- Health-Related Outcomes and Molecular Methods for the Characterization of A1 and A2 Cow's Milk: Review and Update.Veterinary sciences · 2024Review
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Milk is a widely consumed nutrient-rich food containing protein variants such as casein A2 and A1. A1 differs from A2 in an amino acid at position 67 (Pro67 to His67). The breakdown of β-casein yields β-casomorphins (BCM), among which BCM-7 is extensively studied for its effects on the human body. Animal studies have shown that A1 β-casein milk increases digestive transit time and enhances myeloperoxidase activity. Individuals with lactose intolerance prefer A2 milk to conventional A1 milk, as BCM-7 in A1 milk can lead to inflammation and discomfort in sensitive individuals. A2 milk, which contains A2 β-casein, is believed to be more easily digestible than A1 β-casein. Its popularity has grown owing to reports linking A1 casein to diseases such as type 1 diabetes, heart disease, and autism. A2 milk has gained popularity as an alternative to A1 milk, primarily because of its potential benefits for individuals with certain diseases. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of A2 milk consumption and its health benefits. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of A2 milk consumption and its health benefits.
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