Camel milk is hard to come by, unless you live in an Amish community or are flying to Dubai sometime soon. Yet the demand for it is increasing, especially by parents of autistic children, diabetes sufferers, and those with auto-immune disorders. Why? Well, because it has the potential to substantially improve – if not cure – all three. It’s really amazing stuff.

With far less fat than cow’s milk, more iron and vitamin C, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, camel milk is the healthiest milk out there (next to your own mother’s milk!). Parents (and nutritionists) of autistic children are posting anecdotal evidence all over the internet of how drinking raw camel milk is improving their children’s interactions and engagement. New studies are showing the potential for camel milk to treat auto-immune conditions, diabetes and food allergies. Lactose intolerant? No problem – you can still drink camel milk!

However, these health benefits are from raw milk, which many states don’t allow to be sold. And, there are very few camel dairies around, so don’t expect to see camel milk in stores near you anytime soon. But you can order online (really, what can’t you order online?!). If you’d like to try camel milk for yourself, camel milk experts recommend buying frozen raw milk (not powdered) for the most health benefits. You can find it with a quick search online.

Special thanks to Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona, California for their camel models!