Enthusiasts say camel milk may be a cure-all [View All]

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There is nothing smooth about a cool glass of camel's milk.

The animals aren't cooperative, milk production is less than stellar and it's illegal to sell across state lines.

Still, proponents, led by Millie Hinkle of Pittsboro, say camel's milk may be an elixir, curing maladies from allergies to autism to diabetes – although the science behind such claims is thin.

The prospect of a cure-all is what inspires Hinkle, a naturopathic physician who read about the health benefits in a magazine three years ago and decided to lead a national drive for approval of camel's milk in the United States. “We have great hope for it,” Hinkle said, noting that regulatory approval would enable producers to conduct scientific studies and give the milk some bona fides.

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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/612769.html

One of the comments provides a great ad for the product.

alltalk wrote on 03/21/2009 10:45:40 PM:
I for one can attest to the benefits of camels milk. I rarely ever need to drink beverages and can labor in the sun for hours. The only drawback is the bump on my back makes it difficult to sleep.