Camel milk – the white gold of the desert

Camel milk is not only delicious, but it is also recommended for allergies and diabetes, as well as for cancer patients and seropositive (HIV / AIDS). It is also used in the cosmetics industry.

Is this not just the next product that is being forced on us by the food and wellness industry, the consumer asks?

Since 2013, camel milk has been known on the European market and is called “the white gold of the desert”. Its products are available in a variety of forms, according to the publication gesund.co.at.

For the inhabitants of the desert, camel milk has been almost a “panacea” for more than 3 thousand years, who do not fail to note its many healing properties.

Although not all the beneficial ingredients of camel milk are yet known, both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, and especially the food industry, see many opportunities for its supply, but new studies have proven and will continue to prove its benefits.

In response to the global demand for camel milk, the creation of new camel farms in different parts of the Arabian Peninsula is becoming a separate industry. There are already huge farms, but raising camels and producing milk is not easy.

Camels, like cows, have 4 udders, and theoretically can be milked twice a day. Automatic milking machines have also been created for the smaller camels. But it should be borne in mind that camels are much more capricious than cows, and if the camel does not feel well, it stops giving milk.

The camel is allowed to be milked only if its calf is well-fed and is next to it during milking. In addition, a cow on average gives between 25 and 40 liters of milk per day, and a camel – up to 7 liters. This also explains why camel milk and other products from it are significantly more expensive.

It is believed that it is better tolerated by people with allergies. Camel milk has a high nutritional value. It contains 5 times more vitamin C than cow’s milk, has almost no sugars and is 50 percent lower in fat. Vitamin B, as well as calcium and the content of minerals in it is higher than in cow’s milk.

Two milk proteins that can provoke allergies: beta-lactoglobulin and beta-casein are not present in camel milk. Probably, for people with lactose intolerance it will be better absorbed.

At the same time, camel milk contains allergens (like any milk), which, similar to caseins, can trigger reactions in people allergic to cow’s milk.

However, studies show that these allergic reactions are even rarer than goat milk, considered a substitute for people who suffer from milk allergies.

Camel milk is considered a classic milk substitute. It can be used to make powdered milk or whey, cheese and yogurt. At the same time, it can be used in ice creams, pastries, chocolates.

Camel milk has a slightly salty taste, saturated with a creamy feel.

Cosmetics also appreciate it. Companies process the “white gold of the desert” and include it in body care products.

Experts again intervene here Cleopatra. She probably knew about its miraculous properties and bathed several times a day in camel milk to maintain soft and tender skin. According to other sources, she bathed in mare’s milk.

Camel milk is valued by the cosmetics industry because it contains more lactic acid, which belongs to the group of alpha hydroxy acids. This lactic acid smoothes fine wrinkles and removes dark spots from the skin. In addition to milk, it contains the proteins collagen and elastin, which tighten the skin and strengthen its elasticity.

Vitamins B and C have an antioxidant effect, protect against free radicals and help the skin produce the collagen it needs.

The spectrum of possible uses of camel milk is large. It can be used for lactose intolerance and other food allergies, as well as for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as gallstones, gastritis, inflammation of the esophagus and liver diseases, consumers quoted by the blog diabetesade.com indicate.

According to the source, the product is even suitable for neurodermatitis and tuberculosis, as well as for some types of cancer.

The fact is that the high concentration of vitamin C, as well as the high number of immunoglobulins and antibacterial enzymes in camel milk, called the “white gold of the desert”, can explain its strengthening effect on the immune system. However, whether it has additional healing potential has not been scientifically proven.

It is believed that the product can also relieve allergy symptoms in children. The concentration of vitamin C in it is 3 to 5 times higher than in cow’s milk.

The slightly salty liquid contains a lot of vitamin B and iron, and is rich in unsaturated fatty acids.

It is believed that camel milk is also recommended for diabetics, as it contains large amounts of protein, which resembles insulin and apparently has a beneficial effect when consumed on blood sugar levels.

The antibodies in the product probably also act against Alzheimer’s, hepatitis C. In addition, long-chain fatty acids are supposed to affect the decrease in the so-called bad cholesterol.

In conclusion, it can be said that camel milk has a health-promoting effect.

Camel milk has been used for centuries as a medicine by a number of cultures in the Middle East and African societies. There is evidence that the beneficial components in camel milk may have a beneficial effect on people with autism spectrum disorder.

A study published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information, USA, in 2013 found that antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione (GSH) improve the usual behaviors observed in autistic children. It is generally accepted that oxidative stress is directly related to autism, and GSH may help prevent such stress.

A patient report published in 2013 by the same institution describes the story of a mother whose son is 9 years old and suffers from autism. The autistic child began drinking half a cup of camel milk a day. The patient has symptoms such as hyperactivity, attention deficit, difficulty communicating, and inability to control himself. According to the mother, after starting to take camel milk, the child showed improvements in eye contact, communication with others, and control of emotions. The little patient began to pay more attention to lessons at school, and even improved his grades.

According to the mother, there were two weeks in which she and her son were away from home, which is why the consumption of camel milk was discontinued. During this period, a sharp change in the child’s behavior was observed, and it was even necessary to move him to a special, educational classroom. The day after the child resumed taking camel milk, immediate improvement was observed.

The article is informative and does not replace consultation with a specialist.

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