lunes, 25 de marzo de 2013

Camel milk and health. حليب الابل و الصحة


My father always said that camel milk is the best in the world and has even been argued that camel fat has no cholesterol. Obviously they are statements based on his empirical knowledge and nothing else. Knowing that they are unscientific claims, I had ever ignored them. However, with these findings about this issue I'm very surprised In the network are circulating many articles (see for example  BBC ) and studies  like this FAO's (The technology of making cheese from camel milk)
For health FAO said"camel milk is slightly saltier than cows’ milk, three times as rich in Vitamin C and is known to be rich in iron, unsaturated fatty acids and B vitamins. It is a natural and essential food item in areas where there is a scarcity of water and forage. High levels of wastage are often reported as herds are usually far from ready urban markets, particularly during the highest production season. In Russia, Kazakhstan and India, doctors often prescribe it to convalescing patients while, in Africa, it may be recommended for people living with AIDS. Research is also ongoing into the role claimed for camel milk in reducing diabetes and coronary heart disease".
I Hope, that these initiatives can help especially in the Arab world to alleviate the effects of the epidemic of diabetes and its complications. So, let´s drink camel milk.

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