2. Which milk is most similar to mother’s milk?
Cow’s milk is believed to be nearer and most similar to mother's milk. Though it varies in the following way-
- Absence of Vitamin E, iron, or essential fatty acids can lead to anemia in infants fed on cow's milk.
- Presence of high amounts of protein, sodium and potassium may put a strain on the infants’ immature kidneys.
- It is difficult to digest and absorb protein and fat in whole cow's milk.
- Cow's milk also lacks the immune factors (antibodies) that help protect infants until their own immune system fully develops.