date:Oct 31, 2012
the high lactose content of permeate.
Maternal breast milk has almost twice the lactose content of bovine milk. Research indicates that lactose is good for immature digestive systems, says Professor Kim Fleischer Michaelsen, one of the authors of the report.
Some studies have found that it stimulates the absorption of minerals, while others have observed stimulation of the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. This prebiotic effect can contribute to a stronger digestive and immune system.