Abstract:
Contemporary human diet and lifestyle changes are emerging as a challenge in developing countries consequential to endless diseases. Hence, foods play a crucial role in the modern spectra of human health and ultimately effecting the immune system. Goat milk isa rich source of macro and micronutrients responsible for various health benefits. Although, it contains more calcium than cow milk and bioactive peptides to boost immunity but unfortunately, not consumed commonly and its health benefits are not attained for health promotion and disease prevention. Bone disorders are a major problem worldwide as well in Pakistan mainly due to the inadequate nutritional status of calcium and vitamin D. According to the National Nutrition Survey 2018, about 79.7% of women of reproductive age are vitamin D deficient in Pakistan. Strong immunity has been a concern in the COVID-19 pandemic and it helps to fight ailments. Milk proteins are major suppliers of amino acids and biologically active peptides that are enzymatic fermentation products which are an important part of dietary protein. The bioactive peptides from milk regulate pathways associated with osteoporosis. Goat milk possesses alpha-S2 casein (36 kDa molecular weight), contains eight peptides that modulate the immune system. Although, Pakistan is the 4th largest milk-producing country in the world with 991000 tonnes of goat milk there are no locally produced products of goat milk available in the local market. In 2019, Pakistan imported $14.7M in Cheese, becoming the 92nd largest importer of Cheese in the world. Goat milk cheese and other products can be prepared by utilizing indigenous resources to boost immunity and reduce the global burden of osteoporosis. Moreover, it will help to lower the import of cheese and dairy products from other countries as well.
Page(s):
51-51
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Immunity
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Bone health
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goat milk
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bioactive peptides