Argentina produces 'super milk' to prevent cancer

Argentine scientists have introduced cows and goats milk to a special diet that prevents tumor growth and some other diseases.

On November 17, Argentine scientists introduced 'cow and goat milk fed a special diet that prevents tumor growth and other diseases.

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The scientists said that female cows and goats fed with mainly soybean, sunflower seeds - oilseeds popular in Argentina - produced milk with low fat content and were full of nutrients like any other milk.

However, it is especially the amount of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and vaccenic acid (VA) - acids that protect against tumors, anti-atherosclerosis and diabetes - in this type of milk is quite high.

This is the result of a study conducted by the National Institute of Agricultural and Livestock Technology (INTA) and the National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI). This dairy product is about to be marketed.

Update 16 December 2018
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