SynthesisThe British journal of nutrition2016
Higher PUFA and n-3 PUFA, conjugated linoleic acid, α-tocopherol and iron, but lower iodine and selenium concentrations in organic milk: a systematic literature review and meta- and redundancy analyses.
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- A Systematic Review of Organic Versus Conventional Food Consumption: Is There a Measurable Benefit on Human Health?Nutrients · 2019Pooled it
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- Proteolytic Activity of Commercial Thermophilic Starter Cultures and Changes in Protein Fractions and Free Amino Acids in Organic and Conventional Fermented Milk.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Association Between Purchase of Organic Food and Hypertension Among US Adults: NHANES 2007-2010.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
- Supplementing Sacha Inchi (Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Linking Animal Feed Formulation to Milk Quantity, Quality, and Animal Health Through Data-Driven Decision-Making.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Exploring the Role of Salt Supplementation on Milk Composition, Fatty Acids, and Insulin Response in Lactating Camels.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Organic Food Consumption Might Protect Against Sensitisation to Inhalant Allergens at School Age: The PARIS Cohort.Allergy · 2025Article
- The Health-Related Fatty Acid Profile of Milk from Holstein-Friesian Cows as Influenced by Production System and Lactation Stage.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Unveiling the Nutritional Quality of Terrestrial Animal Source Foods by Species and Characteristics of Livestock Systems.Nutrients · 2024Review
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- Organic Food in Athletes Diet-Narrative Review of Alternative Products in Sports Nutrition.Nutrients · 2024Review
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- The Dairy and Cancer Controversy: Milking the Evidence.Current oncology reports · 2024Review
- Production, Composition and Nutritional Properties of Organic Milk: A Critical Review.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Dietary intake of polish organic and conventional fruit growers and their life partners - a pilot study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Effects of Agricultural Intensification on Mediterranean Diets: A Narrative Review.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Microorganisms in Organic Food-Issues to Be Addressed.Microorganisms · 2023Review
- Dietary trends and the decline in male reproductive health.Hormones (Athens, Greece) · 2023Review
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Abstract
Demand for organic milk is partially driven by consumer perceptions that it is more nutritious. However, there is still considerable uncertainty over whether the use of organic production standards affects milk quality. Here we report results of meta-analyses based on 170 published studies comparing the nutrient content of organic and conventional bovine milk. There were no significant differences in total SFA and MUFA concentrations between organic and conventional milk. However, concentrations of total PUFA and n-3 PUFA were significantly higher in organic milk, by an estimated 7 (95 % CI -1, 15) % and 56 (95 % CI 38, 74) %, respectively. Concentrations of α-linolenic acid (ALA), very long-chain n-3 fatty acids (EPA+DPA+DHA) and conjugated linoleic acid were also significantly higher in organic milk, by an 69 (95 % CI 53, 84) %, 57 (95 % CI 27, 87) % and 41 (95 % CI 14, 68) %, respectively. As there were no significant differences in total n-6 PUFA and linoleic acid (LA) concentrations, the n-6:n-3 and LA:ALA ratios were lower in organic milk, by an estimated 71 (95 % CI -122, -20) % and 93 (95 % CI -116, -70) %. It is concluded that organic bovine milk has a more desirable fatty acid composition than conventional milk. Meta-analyses also showed that organic milk has significantly higher α-tocopherol and Fe, but lower I and Se concentrations. Redundancy analysis of data from a large cross-European milk quality survey indicates that the higher grazing/conserved forage intakes in organic systems were the main reason for milk composition differences.
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