Camel milk in health: A review

Since last centuries, camel milk was used as an important food source for human health. Camel milk in hot and dry areas has a very important role in nutrition viewpoint. It is rich in nutrients and it is very different from other mammals' milk in terms of compounds and therapeutic effects. In addition, because it is rich in vitamin C, it can act as a powerful antioxidant. Water in camel milk compared to other mammal's milk is the highest. Many studies have shown that because camel milk is rich in bioactive material and also has very low levels of cholesterol, protein and sugar, and high levels of vitamins, minerals (zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, etc.), lysozyme, lactoferrin, etc; it can be effective for the treatment of many diseases. Camel milk can be used in the treatment of stomach ulcers because it is rich in zinc and magnesium. Furthermore, it is used to treat skin diseases such as eczema and acne, autism, gastrointestinal disorders, wound healing, jaundice, diabetes, hepatitis B and C, cancer and also boosting the immune system. Camel milk is against high blood pressure. Because of lack of a protein called beta-lacto globulin in camel milk, its proteins do not cause food allergies. This study aims to review properties and therapeutic effects of camel milk as well as its comparison with other mammals' milk

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Camel milk ، Medicinal properties ، Nutrition ، Ingredients