Why is Camel Milk so Beneficial?
Camel milk is highly nutritious because its packed with vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamins C, A, E, D, B group, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
Camel milk also has some very unique health benefits because it provides potent anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support.
Camel milk does not contain A1 beta casein or beta lactoglobulin, two of the proteins in cow milk that cause allergies for children. It is low in lactose and so is usually very well tolerated by children who are lactose intolerant.
Camel milk has a lower pH than other milk, so upon entering the stomach it does not break down into casein and whey and therefore does not break into casomorphins. Casomorphin creation from cow milk consumption in children leads to cravings for cow milk, and can increase symptoms in children with cognitive and behavioral issues. (10)
Cow milk can increase symptoms in children with cognitive and behavioral issues.
Camel Milk’s Effect on Gut Health
Camel milk contains over 120 strains of lactic acid bacteria which is very beneficial for the gut microbiome (the gut microbiome describes the trillions of microorganisms that live in the intestinal tract.)
Lactic acid bacteria may prevent the adhesion of Staphylococcus Aureus and inhibit pathogenic E.Coli in the gastrointestinal tract.
Camel milk contains significant amounts of molecules that can help restore the normal mucous lining of the intestine, improve the protective abilities of the mucous lining and indirectly bring down inflammation. The molecules are: Immunoglobulins, Lactoferrin, Lactoperoxidase, Peptidoglycan Recognition Protein, and Lysozyme.
Immune System Benefits of Camel Milk
Many children with special needs have immune system challenges: inability to fight bacterial, viral and other infections and states of chronic inflammation, allergy and autoimmunity. (2, 10)
Camel milk contains immunoglobulins (antibodies) and protective proteins, such as Lactoferrin and Lysozyme, that support the adaptive immune system and work with the innate immune system, and contribute to its capacity to fight infection.
Camel milk contains antibodies that are smaller than regular antibodies, and so are referred to as nanobodies. In fact, camel milk has twice the number of antibodies as found in human breast milk.
These nanobodies have the same structure as human antibodies but because of their smaller size they can better penetrate tissues and organs to fight infection and aid repair. (10)
Camel milk may be useful in addressing immune system dysregulation and rehabilitation of the immune system.
Camel Milk is a Potent Antioxidant
Many children with special needs have been found to be very sensitive to oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in a body. Free radicals can cause large chain chemical reactions in a child’s body because they react so easily with other molecules.
A study evaluated the effect of camel milk consumption on oxidative stress biomarkers in children, by measuring the plasma levels of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and myeloperoxidase before and 2 weeks after camel milk consumption, using the ELISA technique. All measured parameters exhibited significant increase after camel milk consumption. These findings suggest that camel milk could play an important role in decreasing oxidative stress. (5)
Camelicious camel milk powder is 100% real milk – grass fed camels, non-GMO, gluten free and no antibiotics or added hormones. It’s a light milk with a clean, fresh taste; in fact, it tastes similar to cow milk.
Camelicious camel milk powder is registered with the FDA.
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Spectrum Care+/Metabolic Boost is a 100% natural plant-based supplement and is formulated with ingredients that support processes within the cells but also help to control them, thereby creating a healthy metabolic system for a healthy body.
Spectrum Care+/Metabolic Boost is a powder formula that makes a pleasant-tasting drink. It’s an easy, convenient way to provide the comprehensive nutrition the body needs to function at its best.
Omega 3, Turmeric (Curcumin), Probiotics, and PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) are just a few of the natural, beneficial ingredients in this proprietary formula designed to support optimum metabolism and gut health.
Among the many ingredients in this formula providing superior health support is an extra special one, natural PQQ. PQQ helps the mitochondria, the energy powerhouses in the cells, work more efficiently. An exciting finding emerged from a study published in 2010 which demonstrated that not only did PQQ protect the mitochondria from damage, but it could also stimulate the growth of brand-new mitochondria. (11)
At the core of this exclusive formulation is Cellinfusion™ Technology which increases absorption 3.4 times to provide maximum bioavailability and potency of the nutrients at the cellular level to achieve optimum results.
This product was formulated to support optimum metabolism, including normal blood sugar levels, and gut health, in adults. It was subsequently found that the same formulation could support optimum metabolism and gut health when used with children and young adults.
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Oxidative stress is an imbalance between damaging free radicals and antioxidants in a body. Free radicals are oxygen-containing molecules with an uneven number of electrons. The uneven number allows them to easily react with other molecules. Free radicals can cause large chain chemical reactions in the body because they react so easily with other molecules.
When there are more free radicals present than can be kept in balance by antioxidants, the free radicals can start doing damage to fatty tissue, DNA, and proteins in a child’s body. Proteins, lipids, and DNA make up a large part of the body, so that damage can lead to a vast number of diseases over time, including neurodegenerative diseases and inflammatory diseases.
Antioxidants are molecules that can donate an electron to a free radical without making themselves unstable. This causes the free radical to stabilize and become less reactive. (6)
]]>Many children with special needs have disturbed intestinal function, with slow intestinal transit and abnormal bowel movements. There is an emerging body of evidence linking altered intestinal microbiota (microorganisms) with cognitive and behavioral issues in children. These children often have a lower abundance of specific beneficial bacteria and a higher abundance of less beneficial bacteria. There are important differences, such as the abundance of Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides, E.coli and Lactobacillus between the microbiota of children with cognitive and behavioral issues and typically developing children.
An overabundance of particular gut bacteria may produce changes including toxin production, aberrations in fermentation processes/products and immunological and metabolic abnormalities. (4)
An unhealthy, or unbalanced, gut can contribute to ineffective digestion as well as a weak immune system, poor brain health, mood difficulties, and unhealthy sleep patterns.
It’s important for children to have the right types and ratios of good bacteria in their gut to support better gut health, and in turn, better overall health and abilities.
]]>Today, unknowingly, children are exposed to many toxins in their food and environment and the damage done to the mitochondria could explain particular behavior and health issues. For example, tests of baby food sold in the US revealed that 95 percent contain one or more toxic chemicals, including lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. As children grow, they continue to be exposed to chemical preservatives and additives in the food they eat, and harmful chemicals in their environment.
Children are more susceptible to exposure to toxins than adults because the toxins potentially have a bigger impact on the pathways in their smaller bodies, and their bodies are actively developing.
A paper from 2017 describes how mitochondrial dysfunction is the root cause of many diseases that are bewildering in their variety and complexity. They include rare genetic disorders in children. (3)
Children must have optimum metabolism to correctly support the many biochemical reactions in their body that regulate the activity of the cardiovascular, neurological, reproductive, and detoxification systems.
Cellular metabolism plays a more dynamic role in the cells that previously thought. Nearly all of a cell’s genes are influenced by changes to nutrition they have access to.
There is now scientific evidence for the use of metabolism-based protocols to provide tailored nutrition to improve the health of children. (1)
]]>Because mitochondria are concentrated at neuronal synapses (site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells (neurons), mitochondrial dysfunction can directly affect neurological function.
Recent studies have increasingly implicated mitochondrial dysfunction in children with cognitive and behavioral issues. (1, 2)
Metabolic impairments can be positively impacted by diet and lifestyle. The foundation for improved metabolic function should begin with nutrition, particularly whole foods that contain beneficial bacteria and are anti-inflammatory.
]]>Several metabolic defects have been associated with children with cognitive and behavioral issues at a rate higher than that found in the general population.
Three of these metabolic impairments are methylation, transulfuration (a metabolic pathway) and mitochondrial function (the creation of energy within cells).
Methylation is the transfer of four atoms - one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms – from one substance to another.
When non-optimal methylation occurs, it has a significant negative impact on many biochemical reactions in the body that regulate the activity of the cardiovascular, neurological, reproductive, and detoxification systems.
Poor metabolism can result in the accumulation of abnormal (and usually toxic) substances in the body. (2)
Early diagnosis of metabolic disorders and proper interventions can significantly improve the long term cognitive and behavioral outcome.
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