Goat milk powder for nutrient absorption

I have never heard of this but interested to hear other’s responses.

I read an article on FaceBook yesterday supporting goat milk powder for osteoporosis. I plan to start drinking goat milk rather than cow's milk. Goat milk appears to contain more calcium than cow's milk.

I read the same thing on Facebook, but haven't had time to follow up. I have severe osteoporosis -4+ in spine -2.3 in femur and I'm 64. I was first diagnosed five years ago - and Covid made me drop the ball on my bone health. Since the initial diagnosis, I have just been eating well - and doing exercise, but not necessarily weight-bearing because I don't want fracture anything. Instead, I walk - and swim and garden a lot. I take 2000 units of vitamin D and nothing else. I have increased my consumption of cottage cheese and I always have at least one cup of almond milk per day. I use almonds and other nuts as my primary snack food to get the necessary minerals. My DEXA did not change for five years and I was grateful that just eating well allowed me to maintain my bone mass; even if it's not that good! So if you're hesitant to try goat milk powder, or have problems with lactose intolerance, almond milk is another option because it has app double the calcium as cows milk.

I saw that post as well and ordered goat milk powder. Didn't think it would hurt 🙂 but have no idea how effective it will be. I'd be interested in thoughts about it as well.

@pennykj I'm still looking into this issue. I think goats milk is preferred because it's better absorbed or more digestible. This article says: "When it comes to calcium absorption from goat milk versus cow milk, the plot thickens a bit. Both milks contain similar amounts of calcium per cup (around 300mg), but goat milk might have a slight edge in the absorption department. Some studies suggest that the smaller fat globules and different protein structure in goat milk could make its calcium more bioavailable."
https://hubforwellness.com/posts/cow-milk-vs-goat-milk-calcium-which-is-better-for-bones

@anatomary I am 10 years older than you with similar DEXA scores. Not on any bone meds.

The issue I have with almond milk, is that the calcium is not from the almonds, but is added to the product during processing. Sort of like adding a calcium pill to the almond milk.

For those who want food-based calcium, I recently discovered Seen Calcium Chews, which are 100% food based. Each chew contains 500mg calcium, 400IU Vitamin D, plus small amounts of phosphorus and magnesium. The ingredients are organic dates, milk minerals, almonds, milk protein and organic Vitamin D2 mushroom powder. The recommended dose is 1 chew a day. I also take 1/2 dose of a pill form of calcium.

They are available to purchase from their website: https://www.seennutrition.com/
They are kind of expensive. 30 chews cost $35.00 or $29.75 on auto delivery. 90 chews cost $105.00 or $89.25 on auto delivery.

@daisy17
I bought some goat milk this morning and had a cup with my lunch. It tasted OK (mixed with one t unsweetened organic Navitas cacao powder). I am hoping my digestive system likes it better than cow's milk. The goat milk more than double the price of organic grassfed cow's milk. (I am 73 years old with osteoporosis and not on medication)

For anyone interested in variations of goat milk:
I haven't tried goat milk per se, but I like the goat milk yogurt found at Trader Joe. Another form that I use because of its high protein count is Mt Capra Clean Whey Protein. The sole ingredient in the unsweetened version is "grass-fed goat whey protein." I mix mine with almond milk and some cocoa powder or frozen blueberries. 2 scoops = 24 g of protein.

@pennykj I am lactose intolerant so I drink lactose free milk.

@pennykj Also easier on the tummy and digestive system for folks with lactose issues.