Sheep's milk: description, benefits and harm

Recently, there have been heated debates about how healthy sheep milk is for humans.To understand what properties it has, it is necessary to consider this product in more detail.

Today, sheep milk is mainly used in Greece and the Middle East. It is rarely marketed because the animal only produces it for 80-100 days after the birth of the lambs. The drink has a high content of fat, conjugated linoleic acid, when compared with the milk of other animals. Also the product is rich in lactose.

Due to its high protein content, this type of milk is ideal for making yoghurts and cheese. The most popular types of cheese that are made from sheep's milk are called:

• "Roquefort";
• Romano;
• Pecorino;
• Feta.

Yogurt made from such milk is an excellent alternative to traditional dairy products. This type of drink, made from sheep raw materials, is not only tasty and healthy, but also has a completely different consistency. It can be used both separately and together with fruits and other additives. It contains the required amount of calories and has a high calcium content. It contains two times more vitamin B than the usual product from cow's milk. It is easier to digest, but finding it on store shelves is not so easy. In addition, the cost of this product is much higher than the price of regular yogurt.

Sheep's milk often makes creams that are famous for their unique properties and benefits. Cleopatra took milk baths with a sheep product. Because of this, her skin remained soft, supple and radiant. Today you can do the same. On a standard container, several glasses of a drink are sufficient, which contain special substances useful for the epidermis. Lactic acid helps to achieve smoothness, elasticity, reducing the number of wrinkles.

One mug of the drink contains 265 calories, 14.65 grams of protein, 17.15 grams of fat, 2.35 grams of ash, and 13.13 grams of carbohydrates. In addition, the drink has a lot of vitamins and minerals:

• vitamin B12, B2;
• phosphorus;
• valine;
• isoleucine;
• calcium;
• tryptophan;
• leucine;
• lysine;
• threonine;
• protein;
• vitamins A, K;
• copper;
• zinc;
• magnesium.

Among all the available types of milk that a person uses in the diet, sheep is considered the best. It has a special flavor and is often used to prepare original dishes. His taste is also pronounced. The reason for this is the high fat content. Therefore, many can not consume the drink in its pure form and diluted with a small amount of water.

The product provides the human body with enough of the necessary minerals and vitamins. It contains vitamins E and A, which help strengthen the immune system. Milk has antioxidant properties, promotes the removal of free radicals from the body, improves the appearance of the skin.

This is an excellent source of protein, which is especially necessary for children at a certain stage of development. Its mineral complex is vital for cells, tissues and bones. Protein provides the necessary amount of energy and helps athletes increase muscle mass, so they drink this drink in large quantities.

Sheep milk has a high content of nucleotides and nucleosides, which reduce the chances of getting cancer. It contains a whole range of B vitamins, which are vital for the reproductive health of women. Drinking a drink helps to improve metabolism. Also, scientists have proven that a glass of warm milk helps women cope with the symptoms of PMS, to calm the nervous system.

The product is an indispensable tool for patients who suffer from high blood pressure. Sheep milk contains more amino acids than in a similar product of a goat, cow or buffalo. They help protect the heart by lowering blood pressure.

The required level of zinc, calcium and magnesium increases bone density. Doctors recommend that older people eat sheep’s milk products regularly to minimize the risk of osteoporosis. Calcium in the drink contains two times more than goat or cow's milk.

Despite all the benefits of the product, it is impossible not to say about the possible harm from its use. The drink contains monounsaturated fats, which increase the level of cholesterol in the body. Accordingly, the likelihood of heart attack, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and stroke increases. That is why people at risk, it is better not to abuse products from sheep milk.

There are other groups of people that doctors advise very carefully to drink. These include:

• having lactose intolerance;
• people who are overweight;
• patients with shortness of breath and hiccups.

The person is constantly in search of a product that would bring maximum benefit to babies and could replace breast milk. Such a product can be given to babies from 5 months, but only processed (by no means whole) and provided that the child does not have an individual lactose intolerance.

The high protein content makes the product ideal for baby growth and development. A rich combination of minerals and nutrients, vitamins A and E, available in sheep's milk, give health to the immune system. Calcium provides strong bones and teeth.

More calories gives the child the necessary energy to stay active throughout the day. Due to its rich mineral content, the drink benefits the whole body. It is easily digested, without stressing the digestive system of the infant.

You will learn more about sheep milk by watching the following video.