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The composition of 1 cup of milk: one cup of milk contains water, lactose,
fat, minerals and protein. Within the protein we find casein and whey. There
are various types of casein with beta-casein making up 2-3 grams of milk solids.
These beta-caseins are produced by different types of cows.
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By Shirley Webber, Research Dietitian
With the milk industry in the limelight at the moment, many people are asking questions about what we are actually consuming. One question that we often get is “What is the difference between A1 and A2 milk?”
The Monash University team is conducting a study looking into the effects of these two different milks and what effects A1 vs A2 milks may have on gut transit time, behavioural/ psychological health and gastrointestinal symptoms.