By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Mar 25 2026 From blood sugar control to immune and gut effects, camel milk is drawing scientific interest as a functional food, but this review says any promise must be weighed against the real safety risks of drinking it raw. Review: Camel Milk as a Functional Food: Nutritional Composition, Health-Promoting Benefits, and Safety Considerations . Image Credit: MehmetO / Shutterstock In a recent comprehensive review published in the