- A2 milk
A2 Milk is a
trademark of the A2 Corporation, which is licensed bymilk distributors to apply tocow s' milk which has been tested to ensure it contains a higher proportion of A2 type β-casein than regular milk. The A2 Corporation has developed a test, whereDNA from a cow's tail hair is examined to determine whether the milk they produce will be high in the A2protein . Milk producers can test all their cows, and separate those that produce A2 milk from those who do not. Milk identified as "A2 milk" is currently available inNew Zealand ,Australia and select locations in theUnited States .About a third of the protein in cows' milk is β-
casein and there are several forms of it.Directly from the A2 Corporation website: "It was recognized that this statistical correlation was not, in itself, proof of a beneficial effect..."
External links
* [http://www.a2corporation.com A2 Corporation Website]
* [http://a2australia.com.au/ A2 Australia Pty Limited]
* [http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/policy-law/projects/a1-a2-milk/lay-summary.htm NZFSA Lay Summary]
* [http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/policy-law/projects/a1-a2-milk/a1-a2-report.pdf NZFSA Peer Review]
* [http://www.vegparadise.com/news35.html A1 Milk and Heart Disease/Diabetes/Beta Casmorphin 7]
* [http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/content/2003/20030331_white_mischief/default.htm ABC TV Australia's "Four Corners" investigation, "White Mischief"]
* [http://www.hy-vee.com/newinstores/newinstores_detail.asp?artID=747]
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