A2 Milk: Claims vs. Evidence

Does a difference in an amino acid really make your milk more healthful, as promoters say?

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Something called A2 milk has been in the dairy case at the supermarket for quite a while now. But you may still be wondering, “What is it, and is it more healthful than regular milk?” Those are good questions, considering that this milk costs about $2 more per half gallon. Same … but different A2 milk […]
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