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Camel Milk: A Centuries Old Diabetes Treatment

Camel Milk: A Centuries-Old ‘Superfood’ as Diabetes Treatment
By John Watson

Aug. 10, 2021 — If asked to think of a camel, many will invariably call up the emblematic image of a humped animal crossing the horizon in a blazing desert. What they probably won’t think of is a cold glass of milk.

But that might soon change, thanks to research uncovering the surprising therapeutic potential contained within camel milk. Although this might seem unusual to many in the Western world, where camel milk remains an obscure dairy product, it would hardly merit a second thought among those most acquainted with these resilient beasts of burden.

“The beneficial effects of camel milk for human nutrition and health had their origin from religious belief and faith

Most of us are habitual of consuming milk and milk-based products, which are originated from bovine animals like – Cows, Sheep, Buffaloes, and Goats. Not only this, there are many non-cow milk products, which we can try for their unique taste and health benefits.

CAMEL MILK of the most nutritious non-cow milk that has been consumed in desert regions for centuries.
Since the domestication of camels millennia ago, the Camel milk has supported many cultures including nomad, pastoral, and Bedouin. Nomads of desert tribes used camel milk, which can be readily made into yogurt as a staple food. Moreover, they can live up to a month, only on camel milk.

The camel dairy farming industry has grown in the United States and in Australia as an environmentally friendly alternative to cow dairy farming, by using species that are well adapted to the arid regions.

Camel milk has various nutritional benefits just like cow milk, but the proportions of the nutrients can be highly variable based on a number of factors, including the age of a camel and the type of camel and it also depends on the climate, and what it eats, and camel’s milking method.

We can use its milk, for making various products like ice cream, yogurt but the only difficulty comes in turning the camel’s milk into cheese or butter.

For centuries, camel milk has served as a most important source of nutrition for the nomad, pastoral, and Bedouin culture, in harsh environments but in today’s era the camel milk is commercially sold in many countries, people can now buy the camel milk through online in frozen or powdered form.

There are many wondrous benefits of camel milk as it is rich in many nutrients that are important for our overall health.

Camel milk is comparable to whole cow’s milk as it is rich in protein, carb, and calories but it is only low in saturated fat and offers vitamin B & C, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Camel milk is also considered a good source of healthy fats, such as linoleic acid, long-chain fatty acids, and unsaturated fatty acids.

Only 120ml of camel milk provides
Calories: 50
Carbs: 5 grams
Calcium: 16%
Fat: 3 grams
Protein: 3grams
Potassium: 6%
Phosphorus: 6%
Riboflavin: 8%
Thiamine: 29%

Benefits of Camel Milk

Promotes Heart Health

The nutrition benefits in camel milk are merged with many fatty acids, which can help in improving the cholesterol level and reducing the bad cholesterol. It also helps in regulating blood pressure and reducing the risk of heartaches and strokes.

Provides Immunity

As a result, of its high level of protein and other organic compounds, the camel milk helps in providing immunity. Since most of its compounds have antimicrobial properties and the consumption of camel milk improves health by boosting the immune system of our body.
Promotes growth

Camel milk contains an excellent amount of protein level, which is not found in cow or goat milk. As protein is the building block of our body, camel milk promotes the growth & development of the organ system and bones. This is why the milk of camel is given to malnourished children and infants.

Improves Blood Circulation

Camel milk has a high amount of iron content and is the most important component of the red blood cells, it has also been used for preventing anemia. It improves the blood circulation and oxygenation of the organ system & extremities.

Helps in Diabetes

Camel milk can be used as a potential preventive medicine for diabetes. It has a sufficient level of insulin that helps in preventing type 1 & type 2 diabetes. The balance of glucose and insulin is significant to prevent diabetes, the camel milk can also be included in your daily diet to eliminate the use of insulin injection.

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