100% A2 Protein

Milk has several types of proteins, and one of those proteins is beta casein. There are two main variants of beta casein: A1 and A2. The variant is determined by the genetics of the cow. A1 is the most common variant today and is found in virtually all milk on store shelves. A2 is less common, and sources of milk containing only A2 proteins can be hard to find. Originally all cows milk contained only A2 protein, it’s believed that a genetic mutation occurred that resulted in A1 protein. At Family Farmstead, all of our cows have been genetically tested and laboratory-confirmed to produce only A2 proteins, which means all of our products contain only the A2 variant of beta casein.

Several studies have been done around the world to determine the differences between A1 and A2 proteins. There are three main functions that these beta casein proteins affect:

• Digestive - Milk composed of only A2 proteins is easier to digest, with fewer uncomfortable side effects. It affects how you feel immediately after consuming A2 proteins. We urge you to try it for yourself as it’s been proven true by our family and friends.

• Metabolic - A2 proteins are linked to more positive health effects and fewer negative health effects for how your body uses it as compared to A1 proteins.

• Cognitive - Your brain functions differently when you consume A2 proteins. People who drink A2 proteins regularly have demonstrated the ability to solve problems quicker and more accurately than people who regularly drink A1 proteins.

100% A2 dairy is not widely available. Even directly sourcing your milk from a single farm does not guarantee that the proteins will be exclusively A2. Family farmstead milk is from a small group of exceptional farms. In most cases the cows are known by name, and we ensure that each one is tested and confirmed to produce only A2 proteins