Can donkey milk help you stay healthy?

Donkey milk was first hailed by the ancients as a cure for various ailments. However, it is now seeing a comeback of sorts and it is being said that this milk is highly beneficial for wrinkles too. The use of donkey milk as a moisturiser in cosmetics is well-known because of Cleopatra who bathed daily in donkey's milk to enhance her beauty.

How does it help? Donkey milk is said to have anti-ageing properties. Studies suggest that this milk erases wrinkles and makes the skin supple and young. Besides this, donkey milk is rich in lactose and low in fat and has various nutritional properties too. It contains vitamins and anti-bacterial proteins that fight diseases and regulate the immune system. It was also noticed that this kind of milk could cure skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema, as well as other ailments like asthma and bronchitis.

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