Health Benefits of Different Milks

Milk from different animals and plant sources has been used since centuries for better health and fitness. Here is an article dedicated to health benefits of most popular types of milks.

Soya milk is extracted from beans of soya. Since it is obtained from a plant source it is high in fiber. Though most people think it is fat-free but actually it does contain some amount of fat but it does not give any cholesterol trouble.

The fat in soya milk is healthy. Apart from a rich source of protein, soya milk provides considerable amounts of isoflavones. Isoflavones are known to provide protection against various cardiovascular and cancer related diseases. Isoflavones work quite similar to the female hormone estrogen. Therefore, it may be helpful in treating symptoms of PMS.

Camel milk has a great role in treating impotency in men. Since the camel thrives on bushes and greens the milk obtained is organic. Camel milk is also helpful in improving physical strength and mental alertness. It is easy to digest and is good for elderly people who have trouble digesting other form of dairy products.

Many people in western regions of Asia simply swear by fitness and strength gained by consuming camel milk every day. It tastes great.

Buffalo milk helps in gaining physical strength. It is used in traditional medicines to increase libido and treat insomnia. Milk of cow is rich in fat and appears yellowish white. It is good to boost memory.

Goat milk may not taste very good but is very gentle to stomach. It is better than cow`s and buffalo’s milk on digestion scale. Milk of goat helps in boosting natural immunity of body.

One less popular milk is Milk Thistle extract. The milk contains powerful antioxidants that boost functioning of liver and provides protection against liver related diseases.

Butter milk is not exactly milk. But its health benefits are equally appreciable. The linoleic acid present in butter milk has anticancer properties. Additionally, it is good for natural immunity. Lecithin present in it is essential for metabolism of cholesterol.

Therefore, butter milk helps in digestion of fat and provides protection against heart diseases. It is a good source of vitamin E and K.