But a new study \u2014 published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition<\/a> \u2014 casts some doubt upon this well-trodden, bovine myth. <\/p>\n Researchers fed aging mice a drug used to induce sarcopenia<\/a> \u2014 age-related muscle loss \u2014 and then supplemented diets with variants of goat or cow milk. <\/p>\n Not only did dairy supplementation alleviate loss of lean weight, but critically, only goat milk products (not bovine) significantly reduced fat weight. <\/p>\n Among the milks tested, low\u2011fat goat milk fortified with vitamin D and calcium (GFM) came out on top.<\/p>\n Sarcopenia afflicts 10\u201327% of older adults worldwide, often leading to falls, frailty and soaring healthcare costs. <\/p>\n Current prevention strategies lean heavily on resistance training and high\u2011protein diets<\/a>. <\/p>\n Dairy is already in the mix, but this study suggests goat milk \u2014 especially low\u2011fat fortified forms \u2014 may offer superior anti\u2011inflammatory, gut health<\/a> and muscle\u2011building benefits compared to conventional cow\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not the first time goat milk has made the news as a buzzy health trend. <\/p>\n The residents of Sardinia, Italy \u2014 who routinely live past 100 \u2014 swear by goat milk as a longevity secret<\/a>, thanks to its richness in potassium and stress\u2011relieving tryptophan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Goat milk contains 33% more potassium \u2014 which is crucial for maintaining fluid balance, proper muscle function, nerve transmission and supporting heart health \u2014 per serving compared to cow milk.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also easier to digest due to smaller fat globules and lower levels of the allergenic A1 casein protein.<\/p>\n Goat milk is less inflammatory and better tolerated by people with mild lactose sensitivity.<\/p>\n![\"Three](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-holstein-cows-pasture-copy-106247708_8c5ccd.jpg\")
New research casts doubt over the belief that cow\u2019s milk is best for strong, healthy bones. Willy Mobilo \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/asian-african-american-woman-finishing-108839852.jpg\")
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