Desi cow’s milk, which can be equated to ‘Amrut’ or nectar, is endowed with a number of nutrients that are very beneficial to humans. Some of them are listed below:

The main content of milk is calcium, which by itself gives it many advantages. It is universally known that calcium is necessary for the healthy formation of bones and teeth and this requirement is met by milk. However, the calcium in cow’s milk is also helpful in other ways. It has excellent antioxidant properties and protects the body from colon and breast cancer. Calcium plays a vital role in blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, muscle contraction, and the functioning of cell membranes.

Cow’s milk is enriched with a good amount of high-quality protein, essential for the body. In addition to the protein content, various vitamins contained in cow’s milk are helpful. Riboflavin or vitamin B2 and vitamin B12 are essential in the generation of energy in the body, as well as in the proper functioning of the circulatory system.

Vitamin B12 is especially necessary for the creation of red blood cells in addition to improving the functioning of nerve cells. The iodine content in cow’s milk is substantial and, as is known, iodine is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. The vitamin A content protects the body from various conditions like ear infections, cold, rheumatoid arthritis and many more.

Our body gets about 10.8% of the daily potassium requirement from a cup of milk. Potassium is an important electrolyte required by the body to enhance muscle contraction as well as nerve transmission.

Desi cow’s milk is a boon for overweight people as it helps them lose weight around the midsection and prevents the onset of obesity in children.

Additional Benefits of Desi Organic Cow’s Milk

If the desi cows are fed only organic food and are not subjected to antibiotics or artificial hormones, the milk obtained from them is said to be organic milk. The grass they feed on is not sprayed with pesticides or fertilizers. One of the biggest advantages of this milk lies in the fact that people who consume this milk are automatically protected from the risk that arises due to the intake of harmful chemicals present in pesticides.

The added benefit is the omega 3 essential fatty acids, vitamin E present in this milk that helps fight infection and provides protection against heart disease. The linoleic acid content in milk promotes the loss of body fat.

However, whether you drink milk regularly or organically, as long as you stick to Desi cow’s milk, you can benefit from all the goodness of milk.