Camel milk vs. cow milk: which helps athletes recover faster?
NCT ID NCT07491705
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether drinking camel milk after intense exercise helps healthy men recover better than cow milk or water. Twelve recreationally active men did cycling tests and drank one of the three beverages. Researchers measured how long they could cycle, heart rate, muscle soreness, and inflammation markers. The goal was to see if camel milk improves recovery and performance, but the study is small and only in men, so results are preliminary.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- camel milk
- What this could lead to
- If camel milk proves beneficial, it could offer a natural recovery drink for athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy men only. Results may not apply to women, older people, or those with health conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 39 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Recreational athlete * Active 5 Days a Week * Male * Healthy * Non-Obese * 18 to 30 years old * No allergies to milk. Exclusion Criteria: * Sedentary * Female * Allergies to milk * Presence of diseases
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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United Arab Emirates University Building E3 Room 0015
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 15551, United Arab Emirates
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