The Potential Influence of Ad Libitum Fresh and Frozen-thawed Camel Colostrum and Milk Consumption on Blood Glucose in Mice of Different Weights

Background: Camel milk has been shown to improve blood glucose value, kindney and liver functions. Methods: Eighty-eight male albino mice were distributed over two experiments. In experiment I, forty male albino mice were distributed over five groups; control, camel milk (CM) and camel colostrum (CC) either fresh (F) or frozen-thawed (FT) for investigating changes in plasma biochemistry upon consumption. In experiment II, forty-eight male mice of low, medium and high BW receiving FCC were distributed over three groups for investigating changes in blood glucose values of different body weights. Result: The results showed that the highest blood glucose values were found in FTCC followed by FTCM groups whereas the lowest glucose values were found in FCC followed by FCM groups. Control group had lower total protein levels compared to all other milk and colostrum groups. FCC and FTCC groups had lower AST and ALT levels compared to the control, FCM and FTCM groups. FCC and FTCC groups had higher iron levels compared to control, FCM and FTCM groups. The more pronounced result is the decrease in blood glucose values in low BW mice receiving FCC compared to medium and high BW mice. It could be concluded that FCC followed by FCM are potential in decreasing blood glucose levels versus frozen-thawed ones.