Miraculous Properties of Camel Milk and Perspective of Modern Science

Abstract

Camel has been mentioned in Quran in different places and described a miracle of almighty God. Also, prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has recommend camel in his speech (hadith). The prophet (PBUH) has recommended camel milk for some diseases such as skin disease as remedy. Camel plays in important livestock which produced milk longer than any other ruminant under harsh condition of desert ecosystem. Camel milk is different from other ruminant milk different ways. Camel milk is rich in vitamin C and protective proteins such as lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, immunoglobulins and lysozyme. Camel milk lacks β-lactoglobulin and used as an option for the individuals intolerant to lactose of cow's milk. Camel milk is extraordinary in terms of antioxidative agents, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-hepatitis, anti-arthritis, treatment for paratuberculosis, preventing aging, remedy for autoimmune diseases and cosmetics. Insulin in camel milk is safe and efficacious in improving long-term glycemic control in diabetic patient. Camel milk reduces autism symptoms in children. Lactoferrin has ability to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cell. Camel milk is rich in magnesium and zinc thus could act as antiulcer. Therefore, this review focuses on the composition of camel milk and miraculous and medicinal aspect of camel milk in treating some diseases.

Article Review: Camel Milk as an Amazing Remedy for Health Complications: A Review

“…Lack of β-lactoglobulin, lower content of βcasein, and presence of protective proteins of camel milk enhance immune system and brain development (Galali & Al-Dmoor, 2019).…”

“…As camel milk Igs are found in throughout lactation, combat autoimmune diseases by strengthen the immune system (Muylderman et al, 2001). Immunoglobulins of the camel milk are against tuberculosis bacteria and protect the body from infections of viral (Galali & Al-Dmoor, 2019).…”

“…Lactoperoxidase can contribute to the defense system and has bactericidal activity on gram negatives. Activity of camel milk lactoperoxidase is about 2.23 ± 0.01 U.ml -1 of milk (Galali & Al-Dmoor, 2019). Peptidoglycan recognition protein in camel milk by controlling metastasis and stimulating the host's immune response influences breast cancer; the highest amount of this enzyme found in camel milk (Gizachew et al, 2014).…”

“…Studies have proven that camel milk stop cancer cells through the activation of apoptotic pathways (Galali & Al-Dmoor, 2019). High amounts of camel milk immunoglobulins, lactoferrins and iron -binding glycoprotein are antitumor matters, due to increasing RNA synthesis and the inhibition of protein kinases.…”

“…Lactoperoxidase of camel milk acts against gram-positive and negative strains (Galali & Al-Dmoor, 2019). Camel milk also contains higher amount of zinc that is important in the development and maintenance of normal function of immune system (Habib et al, 2013).…”