Review: Devil in the Milk

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Some interesting information on US milk..

" Once the genetic mutation of A1 beta casein appeared, it spread rapidly. Now,

most dairy cows in North America produce A1 beta

casein. "

" Ultimately, after reading Devil

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> in the Milk, I'm thankful that the milk my family drinks is raw and comes

from Guernsey cows (the dairy cows with the highest

levels of A2 beta casein instead of milk from those darlings of the industrial

dairy: holsteins whose milk is high in A1 casein. "

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Woodward's ground-breaking work

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> Devil in the Milk published by Chelsea Green <http://chelseagreen.com>

outlines a scientific tale of modern diseases and their

relationship to the food we consume. Further,

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> Devil in the Milk outlines how corporate interests can shape the way in which

information about food and health is relayed to the

public. Woodward draws upon his experience as a professor of agribusiness to

outline a story that may help in the fight against

diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autism and even schizophrenia.

While not an easy read, Woodward's

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> Devil in the Milk is a worthy read. Deeply science-based,

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> Devil in the Milk assimilates several studies on just how cow's milk is broken

down by our bodies and how, when broken down, it

can act to the betterment or the detriment of our health.

You see, milk is comprised of several different components that come together to

produce one singularly unique food. These

components (cream, milk solids and whey) each interact with our bodies in

different ways; however, the area of concern is not the

cream or whey but the milk's casein. It seems there are two primary forms of

casein contained in cow's milk: A1 beta casein and A2

beta casein. A2 beta casein is the elder of the two, while A1 beta casein is a

genetic variant that scientists believe began

appearing in cow's milk a few thousand years ago. Remember, a few thousand

years is nothing on an evolutionary scale.

According to the theory outlined in Woodward's

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> Devil in the Milk which is backed up by mountains of scientific research, this

variation in casein type results in cognitive,

mental and physical illness among our society at large. Because of a slight

differentiation in the amino acid construction of the

two types of casein, each type is broken down differently in our bodies. Due to

a weak bond between two amino acids, A1 beta casein

breaks down to an opioid call betacasomorphin 7 or BCM7.

Woodward discusses the considerable evidence that BCM7 can negatively impact the

health of both humans and animals. BCM7 can

trigger autoimmune reactions and is linked to neurological impairment similar to

that seen in both autism and schizophrenia.

Further, due to BCM7's ability to create a significant immune response, there's

a very direct connection between A1 milk and

diabetes that is not paralleled by A2 milk.

Once the genetic mutation of A1 beta casein appeared, it spread rapidly. Now,

most dairy cows in North America produce A1 beta

casein. Asian, African and some European breeds still produce the older A2 beta

casein that does not cause such negative health

effects due to the fact that its amino acid bonds are strong and it doesn't

break down into BCM7 in the manner that A1 beta casein

does. Further, yaks, sheep and goats produce A2 milk exclusively.

When I initially heard about the A1/A2 beta casein controversy, I felt wary.

After all, the only information I could find on the

subject came from the A2 milk corporation which Woodward discusses at length.

Indeed, he addresses the A2 milk corporation and its

science-based initiatives as well as the butting of heads that occurred between

the A2 milk corporation and New Zealand's Fonterra-a

mega-corporation that represents New Zealand's significant dairy industry.

After reading Devil

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> in the Milk, I reminded myself that just because a corporation has a vested

interest in a certain product does not necessarily

mean that the scientific conclusions are wrong. While it does raise a flag,

such corporate interests do not provide cause to reject

the scientific conclusions altogether. In this case, as addressed by Devil

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> in the Milk, the conclusion that A1 milk is detrimental human health is

spot-on correct.

Ultimately, after reading Devil

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> in the Milk, I'm thankful that the milk my family drinks is raw and comes

from Guernsey cows (the dairy cows with the highest

levels of A2 beta casein instead of milk from those darlings of the industrial

dairy: holsteins whose milk is high in A1 casein.

Further, in purchasing dairy products outside of our cow share, I'll choose

sheep's and goat's milk cheeses.

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> Devil in the Milk is an eye-opening book that underlines the importance of

truly traditional foods: don't simply choose whole

foods, but eat foods as that we evolved on. Devil

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> in the Milk is published by Chelsea Green <http://chelseagreen.com> and is

also available

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> on Amazon; it's worth checking out.