Mursik is a spontaneously fermented milk product common
among the KALENJIN Community.
Mursik could be one of the secret weapons due to its nutritional benefits that keep the athletes in good shape and strength to endure the tough races and emerge victorious.
There’s a common belief that Mursik strengthens bones and is the secret behind the endurance and speed of runners from the Rift Valley region.
The continuous praises given to this traditional drink which is an integral part of Kalenjin culture and heritage has made it not just a Kalenjin commodity anymore.
It has sure crossed borders and stole the heart of many across the country.
Believed to be more than 300-years old, it started as a way of preserving milk
Mursik is preserved in gourds lined with specially ground fine charcoal from select trees that gives it a unique smoky flavor.
lt can be made from cow or goat’s milk (one or the other, never mixed) and is a grayish hue with a velvety texture that seems enticing.
It is smooth, sharp, and surprisingly not bitter. It’s the type of drink fans of plain yogurt and kefir would enjoy.
Benefits of Taking Mursik
1. Mursik cleans the blood. The charcoal in the drink is used to clean blood thus allowing the body to produce more white blood cells that in return fight diseases.
2. The vital D found from natural sources like Mursik helps in reducing the sensation of fatigue as it keeps your energy at an optimal level.
3. Helps in maintaining the health of the bones, teeth, muscles, skin and improves eyesore
4. Helps in controlling weight. It hydrates the body and provides important nutrients such as unsaturated fats, minerals, and beneficial bacteria as well as boosting metabolism.
5. The charcoal added has been believed to serve as a medicine for stomach upset.
