Goat milk is perhaps the mostобсуждаемым молочным продуктом питания. Польза и вред козьего молока порой недооцениваются, а порой явно преувеличены. В данной статье подробно описаны все свойства козьего молока, показания и противопоказания к его употреблению – как с научной точки зрения, так и с точки зрения народной медицины. О пользе козьего молока было известно еще в глубокой древности. Еще в древней Греции существовал миф, согласно которому младенца Зевса выкормила именно коза Амалфея. Многие тысячелетия разведением коз занимались народы Азии, Европы и Кавказа. Даже Гиппократ и Авиценна признавали целебные свойства козьего молока, употребляя их для лечения больных людей. Наиболее часто козье молоко использовалось для лечения легочных и желудочных заболеваний. Для лечения детей, больных рахитом, в средние века очень широко использовался сыр, изготовленный именно из козьего молока. Объясняется это очень просто – подобный сыр содержит огромное количество витамина Д и кальция, нехватка которых и является причиной развития рахита у детей. Ну а для жителей горных и южных территорий продукты из козьего молока давным давно стали просто неотъемлемой частью повседневного рациона. Однако всерьез медики заинтересовались целебными свойствами козьего молока и вплотную занялись исследованием его состава лишь в начале 20 века. Толчком к началу исследований стали наблюдения ученых за младенцами, по тем или иным причинам лишенными материнского молока. Смертность тех деток, которые получали вместо материнского молока козье молоко, была значительно ниже, чем у тех малышей, которых кормили коровьим молоком. Парижская академия медицинских наук в 1900 году официально признала козье молоко высоко-диетическим продуктом, и рекомендовала его для питания детей и людей с ослабленным организмом. В России же самым ярым пропагандистом козьего молока стал педиатр и детский диетолог В. Н. Жук, автор наиболее популярной в советском союзе книги «Мать и Дитя». Именно при его активной поддержке и участии в пригороде Санкт – Петербурга была организована ферма по разведению особой породы коз, привезенный по специальному заказу правительства из Швейцарии. Однако козье молоко приобрело такую широкую популярность, что очень скоро его стало катастрофически не хватать для всех желающих. Козье молоко начали выдавать только по рецепту врача для вскармливания детей и питания истощенных людей с хроническими заболеваниями. Именно в это время польза козьего молока была официально признана и российской медициной. Однако спустя некоторое время козье молоко незаметно ушло в тень по абсолютно непонятным причинам. Очень долгое время и козье молоко, и все продукты, изготавливаемые из козьего молока, считались достаточно экзотическими продуктами. Скорее всего, это происходит потому что мы все с детства привыкли к традиционному вкусу именно коровьих молока и сыра, а восприятие продуктов с необычным вкусом и запахом всегда затруднено. Однако в последнее время козье молоко снова начинает обретать прежнюю популярность. Люди стали задумываться о своем здоровье, обратили пристальное внимание на вопросы здорового питания. Продукты из козьего молока очень полезны для человеческого организма. Кроме того, не малую роль в популярность козьего молоко привнесли педиатры, которые в один голос признают пользу козьего молока для детского организма, особенно для слабых и часто болеющих деток. Козье молоко для детей — крайне полезный продукт. А, кроме того, в наше время появляются все новые и новые поклонники народной медицины, в которой рецепты с использованием козьего молока очень широко распространены.
Goat Milk Composition
The composition of goat milk is described in more detail below.молока. Своими целебными свойствами козье молоко обязано, конечно, своему составу. И молоко, и молочные продукты содержат в своем составе огромное количество витаминов, таких как А, С, В, Д, Е, микро и макроэлементы. По химическому составу козье молоко очень отличается от молока прочих видов животных. Так, например, в козьем молоко примерно в 6 раз больше кобальта, который содержится в составе витамина В12. А ведь именно этот витамин несет главную ответственность за такие жизненно важные процессы в организме человека, как обменные процессы и кроветворение. Эта особенность козьего молока имеет принципиально важное значение для тех малышей, чье здоровье в значительной степени ослаблено. Следующей, не менее важной и ценной особенностью состава козьего молока является достаточно высокое содержание в нем такого ценного вещества, как калий. Калий необходим для правильного формирования, развития и работы всей сердечно – сосудистой системы человеческого организма. Именно поэтому врачи – диетологи рекомендуют употребление козьего молока для питания людей, страдающих какими – либо видами нарушениями нормальной работы сердечно – сосудистой системы. Несмотря на то, что козье молоко наряду с коровьим относится к группе к казеиновых, в козьем молоке содержание альфа-1s-казеина практически равно нулю. Именно альфа-1s-казеин является основным источником аллергических реакций людей на коровье молоко. Подобная аллергическая реакция на коровье молоко встречается довольно часто. А вот аллергия на козье молоко – вещь из ряда вон выходящая. А вот бета – казеина в козьем молоко содержится почти настолько же много, как и в женском грудном молоке. Благодаря тому, что в белках козьего молока содержится достаточно большое количество альбуминов, белки легко расщепляются и превращаются в мелкие хлопья. В таком виде организм намного проще усваивает молочные белки, в отличие от всосавшихся в неизменном виде белков коровьего молока. Именно поэтому козье молоко практически никогда не вызывает никаких расстройств нормальной работы пищеварительной системы человеческого организма. Благодаря тому, что в козьем молоко содержится на 57 % меньше чем в коровьем и на 23% меньше чем в женском молоке лактозы, козье молоко разрешено диетологами к употреблению даже тем людям, которые страдают индивидуальной непереносимостью лактозы. Конечно же, существует риск неприятия их организмом и козьего молока тоже, но такое встречается, как правило, очень и очень редко. Однако все же больному человеку стоит начинать пить молоко понемногу, маленькими порциями, постепенно их увеличивая. И только после того, как станет окончательно ясно, что непереносимости нет, можно употреблять козье молоко и приготовленные из него молочные продукты без какого – либо опасения. Отдельно стоит рассказать про такой немаловажный фактор состава козьего молока, как его жирность. Несмотря на то, что средняя степень жирности козьего молока равна примерно 4, 4 %, процент усвоения козьего молока равен почти 100%. Объясняется это несколькими свойствами жиров козьего молока. Во первых, размер жировых шариков козьего молока примерно в 15 раз меньше, чем жировые шарики коровьего молока. Во вторых, в составе коровьего молока всего 51% ненасыщенных жирных кислот, тогда как в составе козьего молока этих самых ненасыщенных жировых кислот насчитывается порядка 69%. Кстати говоря, именно этот вид кислот обладают метаболической способностью к препятствованию накапливания в организме человека холестерина. Также состав козьего молока очень богат различными витаминами и микроэлементами, например, такими как:
- Calcium
Everyone knows the fact that it is calciumis responsible for the normal development and health of teeth. The embryo needs a huge amount of calcium to form the bone and dental systems. However, even after birth, throughout life, a person continues to need calcium. Calcium in the human body is responsible for many processes. For example, normal blood clotting is possible only with a sufficient amount of calcium in the human body. In addition, calcium plays a leading role in the normal functioning of the central nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, elasticity and strength, as well as normal permeability of the vascular walls. In addition, for residents of large cities, a sufficient amount of calcium in the body is especially important - because calcium has a unique ability to remove radionuclides and strontium from tissues.
- Magnesium
Magnesium is of great importance for properthe course of many physiological processes. First of all, magnesium is necessary for the normal course of various types of energy metabolism. This is explained very simply - a lot of energy is released when ATP is split. But for this splitting to occur, the human body must have magnesium ions, without which such a reaction is simply impossible. In addition, it is magnesium that is responsible for regulating normal cell growth, the synthesis of new proteins necessary for the body to function, the normal functioning of the central nervous system, the removal of radionuclides and heavy metals from the human body. Magnesium is generally very effective in cleansing the human body, preventing the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, kidney stones and the bladder. Magnesium is also involved in the processes of phosphorus metabolism, normal neuromuscular excitability and even stimulation of normal intestinal peristalsis. In addition to all this, magnesium is simply necessary for the full functioning - contraction and relaxation - of the heart muscle. And magnesium is also largely responsible for normal blood pressure in the human body. This action is achieved due to the fact that magnesium expands the walls of blood vessels and thereby reduces high blood pressure.
- Manganese
Manganese is essential for any living organismfull functioning. And the human body is no exception. It is manganese that activates such vital processes as cellular respiration and mineral metabolism. Manganese is also absolutely necessary for the normal functioning of the following organs: liver, kidneys, pancreas and brain. In addition, magnesium is involved in the development of the bone and muscle systems, which is why it is so necessary for children during the period of active growth. Manganese is also involved in a large number of different immune reactions, as well as lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Goat milk also contains a very large number of complete animal proteins, fats, minerals and microelements, which have an extremely beneficial effect on metabolism.
Who benefits from goat's milk?
Now it's worth talking in more detail about this,which people benefit most from goat milk and products made from it. Of course, its use is useful for everyone without exception, but in some cases goat milk has not just a useful, but a truly healing effect on the body of a person suffering from certain diseases. So:
- The presence of human allergic reactions to proteins of cow's milk
Such people are forced to completely give upconsumption of dairy products, which are so necessary for the human body to function properly. Goat milk protein does not cause such allergic reactions and can be consumed by this category of people. Moreover, goat milk has a beneficial effect on the human body. With regular daily use for at least two months, a person often completely disappears any allergic reactions to cow's milk protein.
- Restoring the body after various stresses and increased physical exertion
As mentioned above, goat fat globulesmilk is significantly less than the fat globules of cow's milk. It is due to this fact that the absorption of goat's milk is much easier and faster than cow's milk. This fact is very important for those people whose body is weakened due to various factors. Also, goat's milk has a high amount of potassium, which is essential for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system of a weakened human body.
- Children's rickets, as well as recovery after fractures of bones of varying complexity
As is known, goat milk containsa huge amount of calcium and vitamin D, which significantly strengthen bone tissue. That is why doctors often recommend goat's milk to children over one year old for the prevention and treatment of rickets. And, in addition, goat's milk is extremely useful for people who have suffered a bone fracture. As numerous studies by trauma surgeons have shown, daily consumption of one glass of goat's milk reduces the time of bone fusion and complete restoration by 2 times.
- Goat milk for pregnant women
For a pregnant woman, the use of goat's milkmilk brings simply invaluable benefits, as it is a real storehouse of various nutrients and microorganisms, as well as minerals. Calcium, contained in large quantities in goat's milk, not only provides the baby with everything necessary for the formation of the skeletal system, but also protects mother's teeth from decay, and nails from delamination.
- Goat's milk with breastfeeding
A nursing mother who drinks goat's milk alsofully satisfies the need for microelements and vitamins not only for the child, but also for your own body. Thus, a nursing mother saves herself from a huge number of various problems, ranging from vitamin deficiencies to banal hair loss. Goat milk for a nursing mother replaces taking multivitamin complexes.
- People who want to lose weight
Despite the fact that goat milk containsa fairly large amount of fat, it is not converted into fatty tissue in the human body. And the huge content of various micro and macroelements, vitamins and minerals in goat milk will help prevent the onset of vitamin deficiencies and other complications from the body, which is deprived of normal nutrition, during the diet.
- The presence in humans of intestinal dysbiosis
If a child or an adult is faced withsuch a nuisance as a violation of the normal balance of intestinal microflora, fermented milk products and cheese made from goat's milk will very quickly help to bring the intestines back to normal. Be sure to include kefir, yoghurt or at least just fermented goat's milk in the diet of sick people. As a rule, to achieve the desired result, it is necessary to drink fermented milk products from goat's milk at the rate of 100 grams for every 10 kilograms of a person's weight. The course of treatment should be as follows: it is necessary to consume fermented milk products for three days, then take a two-day break. Then the intake should be five days - and one day of break. After this, the intake should already be for one week, after which it is necessary to take tests for dysbacteriosis. If necessary, and it occurs extremely rarely, the course of treatment must be repeated. Although, as a rule, a noticeable improvement in the condition of a sick person occurs already on the third day of consuming fermented milk products prepared on the basis of goat's milk. Also, goat's milk cottage cheese is extremely useful for dysbacteriosis. It is prepared in the same way as cow's milk cottage cheese. It can also be bought ready-made, both in stores and at markets.
- The presence in a person of chronic gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice, or a stomach or duodenal ulcer
Goat milk is extremely useful for gastritis.Goat milk, in addition to other advantages, has an amazing and unique ability to instantly neutralize hydrochloric acid, which is contained in the gastric juice. And during neutralization, there are no violent chemical reactions that cause bloating, heartburn or belching. In addition, goat milk contains lysozyme. This substance has a high ability to heal wounds on the mucous membranes. If you suffer from stomach ulcers or gastritis, the following course of treatment with goat milk will help you. Every morning, on an empty stomach, you need to drink a glass of raw milk. Then, during the day, in small sips, you need to drink two more glasses of goat milk. The course of treatment should be about 21 days.
- Goat's milk for diathesis
Many children and their parents are faced withsuch a problem as diathesis or atopic dermatitis. Parents who have encountered such a problem know how many unpleasant moments this disease causes to the baby, and also how difficult it is to treat. Pediatricians have found that children who drink goat's milk suffer from diathesis much less often. And goat's milk consumed by a child during treatment significantly speeds up the recovery of the baby. Goat's milk for allergies is a fairly strong antihistamine. But an allergy to goat's milk is extremely, extremely rare. Parents immediately have a question about how to give goat's milk to a child. Some believe that it must be boiled, while others prefer to give it raw, believing that boiled milk significantly loses its beneficial properties. Doctors advise doing the following: milk must still be boiled for children under two years old, but it is much more advisable to give it raw to older children.
- Goat's milk with pancreatitis
Regarding the benefits of goat milk for patientspancreatitis has long been a hot topic of debate. Some doctors claim that goat's milk is absolutely useless in this case, while other nutritionists say that it significantly alleviates the course of the disease. In any case, drinking goat's milk cannot cause any harm, so it is worth trying. To treat pancreatitis, goat's milk should be taken half a glass before each meal for two months.
- Goat's milk with diabetes
In folk medicine, goat's milk is oftenis used to alleviate the condition of a person suffering from a disease such as diabetes. For this, traditional medicine suggests that the patient drink a glass of goat's milk every two hours during the day. However, in no case should you stop taking insulin and other medications prescribed by your doctor - goat's milk, with all its healing properties, cannot replace them.
- Goat's milk with cancer
There is an opinion that goat milk is good for cancerIt helps very effectively. However, it is quite difficult to judge how effective such treatment is in reality, and it is hardly possible to judge objectively - after all, a sick person using goat's milk probably in most cases receives alternative treatment to traditional medicine. Goat's milk, of course, cannot replace treatment by traditional methods. However, doctors have definitely established that the use of goat's milk during a sick person's course of chemotherapy significantly reduces the manifestation of side effects of chemotherapy drugs. And, in addition, it greatly strengthens the immune system. For this, traditional medicine offers the following recipe. To prepare it, you will need 100 grams of any natural honey, one sprig of aloe and 500 grams of fresh raw goat's milk. Melt the honey in a water bath and bring it to a boil, then add thoroughly chopped tree aloe and continue to boil for 5 minutes. After that, add the resulting mixture to goat's milk, mix thoroughly and place in the refrigerator. Let the milk steep for at least 6 hours, then give the patient 50 grams per 10 kilograms of weight every hour. Treatment should be started a week before the expected date of chemotherapy, and finished at least a week after the end of chemotherapy. Before using this remedy, be sure to consult with the patient's doctor. And, in addition, before taking this remedy, it is imperative to find out whether the patient has previously had any allergic reactions to any of the components. If the patient has not previously consumed any of them, the remedy should be taken very carefully, in small portions.
Goat's milk in cosmetology
Goat milk is very widely available incosmetology. For example, daily wiping of the skin of the face with ordinary raw goat's milk allows you to completely get rid of acne and significantly improve your complexion. And goat's milk for hair is a real salvation. Rinsing hair with goat's milk after washing restores damaged dry hair, preventing split ends and hair loss. Drinking goat's milk If you plan to include goat's milk in your diet as a preventive and tonic, you need to know a few simple rules. There is an opinion that goat's milk is very fatty. Nutritionists are often asked how to dilute goat's milk to avoid intestinal upset. However, in fact, such a precaution is absolutely unnecessary - the fatty acids of goat's milk almost never disrupt the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. That is why there are no special tricks to drinking goat milk, just like drinking regular cow milk.
Benefit and harm of goat's milk
Goat milk benefits and harms - this questioncannot be ignored. The benefits of goat's milk have already been discussed above - the beneficial properties of goat's milk are undeniable. However, there is also a flip side to the coin. Now it's time to talk about the possible harm that breast milk can cause. The main thing to remember is that goat's milk for infants can in no way fully replace infant formula. This is explained by the fact that, despite the fact that goat's milk contains a very large number of various vitamins, it still lacks some things. Goat's milk is not the best substitute for breast milk for infants. For example, goat's milk contains very little of such a necessary substance for the normal harmonious development of the baby as folic acid. Folic acid is a kind of water-soluble form of vitamin B, which is responsible for the birth and development of body cells, as well as for their normal functioning. In addition, goat's milk practically does not contain such a vital element as iron. As is known, iron is a part of hemoglobin. And with a constant lack of iron in food, a child very quickly develops monochromatic iron deficiency anemia. That is why, if a child has an intolerance to cow's milk protein and, as a result, to milk formulas based on cow's milk, you should not transfer him to feeding only goat's milk. Baby formulas on goat's milk are additionally enriched with all the necessary vitamins and minerals, but, at the same time, are devoid of the disadvantages of goat's milk. The next danger that can lie in wait for a person when consuming goat's milk is "brucellosis". Despite the fact that raw goat's milk is much safer than cow's milk, the danger of contracting this disease still exists and it simply cannot be ignored. Goat's milk can only be bought in two places:
- In shops
- In large markets that have their own veterinary control service
If for some reason you purchasedgoat milk "from the hands", from a seller you do not know and from whom you have never bought milk before, it is imperative to boil it. Otherwise, you risk spending at least two weeks in the infectious diseases department of the hospital and the question of whether goat milk is healthy will never be relevant for you again. Also, when choosing goat milk, be sure to smell it. If the animal is kept in unsanitary conditions, goat milk acquires an extremely unpleasant taste and smell. The most important thing is to keep the goat's udder clean, the sebaceous glands of which secrete volatile fatty acids. It is these acids, getting into the milk, that give it such an unpleasant smell and taste. We recommend reading:
