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Goat milk is naturally lower in folate (vitamin B9) compared with cow’s milk or fortified infant formulas. Folate is essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and proper growth, especially in infants and young children. Relying heavily on unfortified goat milk can increase the risk of folate deficiency, which can lead to:

• Megaloblastic anemia (large, immature red blood cells)

• Growth retardation in infants or children

• Weakness and fatigue

• Poor immune function

Important considerations:

• Infants under 12 months: Unmodified goat milk is not recommended as a sole source of nutrition because of folate deficiency risk, along with low levels of iron, vitamin B12, and certain other nutrients.

• Fortified formulas: Some goat milk-based infant formulas, like Kendamil Goat, are fortified with folate and other essential nutrients to meet infant nutritional needs.

• Adults and older children: Folate deficiency is less common if the diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and fortified foods.

If a child or infant consumes mostly goat milk, a healthcare professional may recommend folate supplementation or switching to a formula/food source that provides adequate folate.

If you want, I can make a table comparing folate content in cow’s milk, goat’s milk, and fortified goat milk formula so you can see the difference clearly. Do you want me to do that?