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When you have cancer, your nutrition should be in professional hands: your treatment team and a qualified nutrition professional. Donkey milk is neither a dietary supplement nor a medicine, but a perfectly normal food. In this article, we explain what that means and what donkey milk actually contains.
Food, dietary supplements, medicines: the difference
These terms are often confused on the internet. However, legally and professionally, they are clearly separate categories. The following overview is simplified, but shows the basic idea:
| Category | What it is intended for |
|---|---|
| Medicines | Intended for the treatment of diseases, with their own approval and medical or pharmaceutical supervision. |
| Dietary supplements | Concentrated nutrients in a measured form, for example capsules or powder in portion sachets. They supplement the normal diet and are not medicines. |
| Food | Used for nutrition and enjoyment – just like bread, vegetables or milk. |
Donkey milk is clearly classified as food. This applies to frozen donkey milk as well as freeze-dried donkey milk powder. Food does not treat diseases and is not part of cancer therapy.
What donkey milk contains
The values vary depending on the animal, feeding, and season. Per 100 ml, donkey milk contains approximately:
- 35–45 kcal of energy,
- 0.3–1.8 g of fat, usually less than 1 g,
- 1.5–1.9 g of protein,
- 6–7 g of lactose,
- 60–90 mg of calcium.
It also naturally contains lysozyme and lactoferrin. We refer to these substances purely as ingredients. No conclusions about their effects in the body can be drawn from this.
Two points are often misrepresented. First: donkey milk is not low in lactose. With about 6–7 g per 100 ml, it contains more lactose than cow's milk, which contains around 4.7 g. Second: donkey milk contains milk protein. If you have a milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance, medical clarification is necessary.
Nutrition during cancer should be in professional hands
During cancer treatment, appetite, taste, weight and needs can change significantly. In addition, therapies, medications and individual pre-existing conditions must be considered. General nutrition tips from the internet will not address this situation. Some advice even contradicts itself or may not be suitable for a particular phase of treatment.
Good places to turn to are:
- your treating doctor,
- the nutrition counseling service of a clinic or oncology center,
- qualified nutrition professionals with experience in oncology.
You can also ask them whether and in what form milk and dairy products – including donkey milk – fit into your diet. The answer may vary depending on the phase of treatment.
Specific information is useful for the conversation: What would you like to eat or drink, in what quantity and how often? If necessary, bring the food label with you. Then the professional can assess whether it fits into your plan and, if necessary, suggest alternatives. You can also ask them about appetite, weight or changes in taste.
Why we do not give nutrition recommendations for cancer
We are a provider of donkey milk, not a medical facility. We do not know your diagnosis or your treatment plan. Therefore, any recommendation from us would be irresponsible. We also do not publish other people's personal accounts on this topic. Individual experiences cannot be generalized and may create false expectations.
In this article, we also deliberately refrain from product recommendations and prices. On such a serious topic, the focus should be exclusively on information.
What we can do is provide you with factual information about the food, so that you can ask concrete questions when speaking with professionals.
What research on donkey milk examines
Donkey milk is primarily studied scientifically for its composition – for example, its protein profile and low fat content. Such studies describe the food. They do not provide a basis for statements about the treatment of cancer. You can find more about this on our page Donkey Milk in Research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is donkey milk a dietary supplement?
No, even though it is sometimes presented as such. Donkey milk is a food – whether frozen or as freeze-dried powder. It is neither a dietary supplement nor a medicine.
Is donkey milk part of the diet during cancer?
There is no general recommendation for this. Whether a food fits into your diet should be discussed with your treatment team or a qualified nutrition professional.
How much lactose does donkey milk contain?
About 6–7 g per 100 ml. This is more than cow's milk, which contains around 4.7 g.
Does donkey milk contain allergens?
Yes. Donkey milk contains milk protein and lactose. You can find the exact information on the label.
Donkey milk is a food and not a medicine. If you have health-related questions, please contact your doctor.
