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Cow's Milk-rBGH: Good news for EFA

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 14, 2018


Cow's Milk-rBGH: Good news for EFA

People these days have understood the importance if EFA (essential Fatty Acids). They have at last got their due among consumers. Omega 3 fat, alpha linolenic acid is found in good quantity in cow's milk. It is a good substitute for vegetarians who do not consume fishes.


New research from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland states that organic milk is a better source of omega 3 fats, as compared to conventional milk. Organic milk had 71 % more omega 3 fats than normal milk.

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