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Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health

Walaa E. Alhassani.


Abstract
Camel's milk is a widely consumed staple meal, especially in areas with dry and somewhat dry climates. Camel milk is rich in valuable ingredients, including lactoferrin and zinc, lactoactive peptides, and mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which support optimal health. These compounds have the potential to effectively treat various prominent human illnesses, such as tuberculosis (TB), asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, and jaundice. The composition of camel's milk is more varied than that of cow's milk. The composition of camel milk is primarily influenced by nutrition, breed, age, and lactation stage. The composition of camel's milk exhibits significant variation based on the geographical region and season. These whey proteins possess distinct physical, chemical, physiological, functional, and technological attributes that provide benefits in culinary uses and have high nutritional worth. Hydrolysis breaks down the proteins in camel's milk into bioactive peptides, which have physiological effects on the body's major organ systems. Camel milk, rich in essential fats, proteins, lactose, and minerals, positively impacts the treatment of diabetes, hepatitis C, and allergies and improves antioxidant enzyme levels in autistic children and tuberculosis patients. The review explores camel milk's therapeutic properties, nutritional composition, and implications for treating specific diseases and improving human healthcare.

Key words: Camel milk, Nutritional composition, Therapeutic properties, Mental health


 
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Walaa E. Alhassani. Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(12): 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2


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Walaa E. Alhassani. Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=217131 [Access: January 22, 2025]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2


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Walaa E. Alhassani. Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(12): 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2



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Walaa E. Alhassani. Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. Open Vet J. (2024), [cited January 22, 2025]; 14(12): 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2



Harvard Style

Walaa E. Alhassani (2024) Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. Open Vet J, 14 (12), 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2



Turabian Style

Walaa E. Alhassani. 2024. Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (12), 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2



Chicago Style

Walaa E. Alhassani. "Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health." Open Veterinary Journal 14 (2024), 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Walaa E. Alhassani. "Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health." Open Veterinary Journal 14.12 (2024), 3164-3180. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Walaa E. Alhassani (2024) Camel milk: Nutritional composition, therapeutic properties and benefits for human health. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (12), 3164-3180. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.2