The medicinal properties of camel milk can be attributed to the presence of protective proteins. Lactating shecamels each produce between 1,000 and 2,000 litres of milk for a period of anywhere between eight and 18 months. Camel milk and meat are good source of nutrients for the peoples living especially in the. Composition and characteristics of camel milk volume 60 issue 4 zakaria farah skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Composition and characteristics of camel milk journal of. However, research showed that even without these special plants 1 it is still potent and amongst the camel milk health benefits are general wellbeing. Based on the results, the blood glucose levels in diabetic rats treated with raw camel milk decreased from 169. Camels possess unique, powerful immunesystem components, which are contained in their milk.
Pdf chemical composition and medicinal values of camel milk. Lactoferrin has ability to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cell. The sample of camel milk has been collected from local market and kept at 18oc and well prepared biochemical tests were done. The camel camelus dromedarius is of significant socioeconomic importance in the united arab emirates and its milk constitutes an important component of human diets in this country. Therefore, camel milk is a possible alternative for people with dairy allergies. It is common practice to let camels to eat certain plants in order to use the milk.
The medicinal properties of camel milk can be attributed to the presence of protective proteins, which may possibly play a pivotal role for the enhancement of immune defence mechanism. Medicinal and nutritional importance of camel milk darshan. Milk proteins are a heterogeneous group of compounds that differ in composition and properties. Furthermore, camel milk is endowed with very strong immune system grader et al. The nutritional value of camel milk goes far beyond the contents of cow milk.
Further studies should be conducted on the chemical composition and medicinal value of camel milk. Studies show that camels milk may be very beneficial for those with. Camel milk products in the world are popular due to increasing demand and are typically available in pharmacies. The bedouins also believed that the camels diet must consist of a certain type of plants to enhance the milks curative power. Nutrition camel milk autism benefits desert farms uk camel milk fresh pasteurized organic science of camel and yak milks human nutrition health camel milk benefits desert farms uk. Effect of camel milk on blood sugar and lipid profile of. Medicinal and nutritional importance of camel milk. How camel milk could be better for you than anyone imagined. Camel milk lacks the a1 casein protein and lactoglobulin in cows milk, which often causes allergic reactions. Extensive studies have demonstrated that oxidative stress plays a vital role in the pathology of several neurological diseases, including autism spectrum disorder asd. The level of dromedary camel milk fat believed to be 2. It has a sweet and sharp taste, but sometimes can also be salty. Mean blood sugar levels measured over 12 months in patients given fresh camel milk group 2 and no camel milk group 1. Medicinal values of camel milk by peertechz journals issuu.
Additional information updated 32312 autism research is a rapidly growing field. The milk has many properties that make it very useful choice as camel s milk is used in some parts of the world to cure certain diseases attia et al. Therefore in the line with the above, the objectives of this paper are. In the present study, the analysis of nutritional value and medicinal properties of camel milk was recorded. Camel milk tastes just like milk because it is milk. Comparison of chemical and mineral content of milk from.
Moreover, camel milk contains insulinlike small molecules that mimic insulin interaction with its receptor 8, 16. The numerous nutrients help promote the bodys natural defenses. Composition and medicinal properties of camel milk. Along with having nutrients like vitamin e, zinc, and selenium, a single cup of camel milk also contains. In researching, i was amazed at the initial studies and anecdotal reports from people who had seen near miraculous recoveries with camel milk. The milk has many properties that make it very useful choice as camels milk is used in some parts of the world to cure certain diseases attia et al. The fatty acid composition of camel milk fat was found to be as follows in weight percentage. But, a recent study reported that camel milk contains only 2% fat which are mainly composed. Camel milk has potential therapeutic effects, such as antibacterial, antiviral, antidiabetic, antiageing and anticarcinogenic.
Main milk enzymes and their activity are depicted in table4. The references on camel milk were collected by consulting international databases and local archives of ucec coordination unit on camel farming at ciradfrance, which contained some references from the socalled grey literature 1. Camel milk has supported bedouin, nomad and pastoral cultures since the domestication of camels millennia ago. Milk enzyme gamma glutamil transeferase ggt plays an important role in the keeping quality of camel milk and can be used as indicator for the proper heat inactivation of camel milk because it is destroyed between 1020 minute at 72 0c wernery, 2007.
Camel milk is also thought to be an effective treatment for those suffering from food allergies, due to the aforementioned immuneboosting effect. Jilo kula, dechasa tegegne, jimma university school of veterinary medicine. Camel milk has the highest fe, zn, na and cu content. Camel milk has been used for centuries as a medicinal drink in middle eastern, asian, and african cultures. Kula 2016 019 or health status of camel have also a paramount importance 6.
Furthermore, camel milk has emerged to have potential therapeutic effects in autism. Ayurveda has referred medicinal value of camel milk under the classification of. Camel milk is richer in iron, zinc, copper, potassium, sodium, calcium and vitamin c low cholesterol, low sugar than cow milk which makes it closer to human. Agrawal et al studied the hypoglycemic activity of raw and pasteurized camel milk in streptozotocin stzinduced diabetic rats. Nutritional and medicinal value of camel camelus dromedarius milk 1, m. For each reference, the country origin was mentioned when available. Some of the health benefits of camels milk for children are that it has less fat and it is good for neurological development, is rich in protein, acts as a better alternative for children with lactose intolerance, a good alternative for kids with cow milk allergies, it is a good source of vitamins and minerals, strengthens the immune system, can control type 1 diabetes, protects and repairs. The medicinal properties of camel milk can be attributed to the presence of protective proteins, which may possibly play a.
Medicinal value of camel milk the camel milk is being consumed for centuries by nomadic peoples due to its nutritional and medicinal properties. Pdf chemical composition and medicinal values of camel. Expansion scientifique francais, paris, 7589 4 these facts are important when considering using camels milk for various products as the state of hydration will affect the composition of the milk and, hence, the product itself. Healing properties and health benefits of camel milk. The changes in taste are caused by the type of fodder and availability of drinking water. Nutritional and medicinal value of camel camelus dromedarius milk. This study was performed to investigate the regular treatment of oral administration of raw camel milk 5 mgkg b. Camel milk is a whole food meaning it has enough nutrients to sustain a person through the day. Such nutritive value of camel milk proteins in dairy products, the liquid milk gives attention for more investigations for its possible use as a therapeutic. It contains diseasefighting immunoglobulins which are. More than 60% of the dromedary camel population is concentrated in the arid areas of north east african countries. Chemical composition and medicinal values of camel milk. Effect of raw camel milk in type 1 diabetic patients.
The antidiabetic activity of camel milk might be explained by its immunomodulatory functions on the. The mysterious medicinal powers of camel milk good. Herders may for periods survive solely on the milk when taking the camels on long distances to graze in desert and arid environments. Worldwide, camel milk is not utilized to any significant extent probably due to unawareness of the use, and the market value of camel milk or because of its saltish taste and high acidic nature.
The ocd is producing camel milk but is not legally allowed to sell it. Camel milk as a treatment for autism and other diseases has come a long way since nancy riegler and her husband, farmers in san diego county, were. The lactoferrin in camel milk has also medicinal values. A nomad can live on only camel milk for almost a month.
The oldworld genus is the camelus, having the two species of the bactrianus twohumped and dromedarius onehumped. Mullaicharam pharmacy department, oman medical college, muscat, oman received. According to experts, the presence of vitamin c in camel milk is extremely high. Camel milk would be a wonderful addition to people on special diets such as gaps. As a whole, 82 references were reported and the oldest was barthes 1905. Science and camels milk production chameux et dromedaries, animeaux laitiers. Camel milk is rich in magnesium and zinc thus endowed antiulcer properties. The ph of camel milk ranges from 65 to 67 with an average value of 656, and the density from 1025 to 1032 with an average of 1029. Camel milk as a potential therapy for controlling diabetes. In general the average amount of components of camel milk is protein. Lactic acid, a natural derivative of camel milk, is one of the most popular alpha hydroxy acids ahas in skin care today, mainly due to its. Camel milk is an extremely rich source of proteins, with very high antimicrobial and gut protective activities since many of these proteins are not found in cow milk, or found only in minor amounts in cow milk.
The high presence of vitamin c in camel milk also provides generous benefits for skin. Camel milk is a natural source of lactic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, which are known to plump the skin and smooth fine lines. A previous study shows that raw camel milk has the ability to reduce blood glucose level by 55% in diabetic rats, compared to raw cattle milk 43%. Therapeutic value of camel milk as antiulcerogenic effect. Camel milk is a staple food of desert nomad tribes and is sometimes considered a meal in and of itself.
Camel milk as a potential therapy as an antioxidant in. Nutritional and therapeutic characteristics of camel milk. Effect of fermentation process on the improvement of. Mn content of human milk is higher human milk contains. The generally accepted figure for global camel milk production most of which goes to the calf is 5. Camel milk, used medicinally for centuries by nomadic people, is the closest to human mothers milk and contains 10 times more iron and three times more vitamin c than cows milk, according to the huffington post. It is often easily digested by lactoseintolerant individuals. The camel dairy farming industry has grown in australia and the united states, as an environmentally. Camel milk has quenched thirst in the region for thousands of years, but scientists continue to make startling discoveries about the ability of this type of milk to cure various illnesses. Importance of camel milk an alternative dairy food. Camel milk contains up to 3 times more vitamin c than cow milk and 1. These unique properties of camels make their milk beneficial to humans in several ways.
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