The Camel Way

Closest Alternative to Human Milk
Remarkably, the composition of camel milk closely mirrors human breast milk, making it a potentially beneficial alternative for children.

Its easy incorporation into the family diet, and versatility in cooking and baking, supports the health and immunity of the entire family.

Rendering to Food and Agriculture Organization (2013) 25.85 million camels are prevailing on the
globe and out of which 89% are one hu**ed and rest of the 11% are two hu**ed camels. Regarding
distribution of camel population, only 6 million are Camelusbactrianusand 19 million are one hu**ed
camel. One hu**ed Dromedary (Camelusdromedarius) which accounts major portion of the total
camel population on earth and mainly found in Arabian deserts, Central & South Asia, and
Afghanistan. Bactrian (Camelusbactrianus), two-hu**ed camels, mostly found in China, Russia and
some areas of Asia. Out of total population of African camels, 70% were found in Sudan, Somalia and
Ethiopia whereas; other African countries added 12% of the population(Kula and Tegegne, 2016).
The dessert communities of Asia and Africa rely on camel for food; hauling and disease medicament
from venerable times(Gader and Alhaider, 2016).Nature has blessed camels with peculiar traits, that
they can produce milk in harsh environments for longer period of time, when compared to other

Abstract: Camels as a livestock play an amazing role in arid, semi-arid and particularly desert areas. Its
milk obliges as a fundamental chunk of their daily needs. Globally,25.89 million camels are reported, 89% of
which are one hu**ed and rest 11% are two hu**ed. Arid regions of North East African countries own more
than 60% population of dromedary camels while Ethiopia ranks third in terms of population being second in
camel milk production around the globe. Scientists recommended camel milk as white gold of the desert
habituates, with potential similarities to human milk. It varies from other animals’ milk as it contains low
cholesterol, sugar, higher contents of inorganic constituents, vitamin C, protective proteins like lactoferrin,
lacto peroxidase, lysozymes and immunoglobulins. It lacks in β-lactoglobulin but owns anti-oxidative,
anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-hepatic properties. β-lactoglobulin also provides anti-ageing, anti-
arthritis, anti-tuberculosis and works as a tonic for many autoimmune diseases. The level of insulin in an
approx. liter of camel milk is about 52 units, which is the highest amount of insulin when compared to other
milk species, considered in improving long- term glycemic control in diabetic patients as well. A unique
property of camel milk insulin, is its resistance to degradation even in the acidic environment of stomach
unlike human, cow and goat milk. Camel milk reduces autism spectrum disorder in children. The lactoferrin
acts as a multi-functional protein including the strong pathological effects and ability to inhibit the
proliferation of cancer cells. Camel milk possesses antiulcer potential; reason is higher concentration of
magnesium and zinc. Furthermore, α-hydroxyl acids in camel milk demonstrates anti-aging effects by
removing outer dead cells of skin (epidermis) which assists in glowing smoothness of skin. Despite of such
nutritional values,it is restricted to production areas due to certain factors like taste difference,
inaccessibility to local market by middle man and dairy processors. Effective steps must be taken to
propagate and to sensitize the prospective health dolesamongst the masses.
Keywords: Camel milk, Protective proteins, autoimmune disease, Fantabolous, disseminate, sensitize,