Wild horse milk may still sound foreign compared to cow or goat milk. Milk, which is widely available on the island of Sumbawa, is rich in nutrients which are even thought to be almost equivalent to breast milk, so it has many benefits for the health of the body.
Milk processing and wild horse breeding are common in Bima, Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara. This dairy product is still hard to find outside of Sumbawa Island. Therefore, wild horse milk has become a typical beverage product on the island and is in great demand by tourists.
4 Amazing Benefits of Wild Horse Milk
Apart from its benefits, the attraction of wild horse milk is that it has natural antimicrobial substances which are believed to make it resistant at room temperature for months. This is different from other milk, such as cow's milk or goat's milk, which even spoils if left at room temperature all day.
When compared to cow's milk, wild horse milk has a whiter appearance and sweeter taste. Even though the price is relatively expensive, many people seek and consume wild horse milk because it is believed to have a myriad of health benefits.
Nutritional Content of Wild Horse Milk
In 100 grams of wild horse milk contains 40 calories and various other important ingredients, namely:
90 grams of water
2 grams of protein
1 gram of fat
5.5 grams of carbohydrates
37 grams of potassium
In addition, wild horse milk also contains beta carotene, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), as well as substances that are antibacterial and antiviral.
Various Advantages and Benefits of Wild Horse Milk
Thanks to the various nutritional content in it, there are many benefits of wild horse milk that can be obtained, namely:
1. Replace cow's milk
Cow's milk contains a lot of casein which often triggers a milk allergy. Meanwhile, wild horse milk contains more albumin which is smaller in size than casein and is quite rare to cause allergies.
Wild horse milk also has a higher whey protein and amino acid content than cow's milk. The vitamin content is not much different. It is for various reasons that wild horse milk is one of the most suitable milk substitute options for people who are allergic to cow's milk.
2. Contains nutrients similar to breast milk
Among the milk of various mammals, wild horse milk is known to be chemically most similar to breast milk. According to recent research, the protein content in wild horse milk is almost equivalent to breast milk.
Therefore, wild horse milk can also be used as a substitute for breast milk. However, babies who want to get milk other than breast milk need to get advice first from a doctor to find out its safety.
3. Smooth digestion
Wild horse milk is traditionally consumed by people in Bima, Sumbawa Island, to treat digestive disorders, for example constipation. The benefits of wild horse milk are known to come from the water content in it which is quite high, even higher than cow's milk.
4. Strengthen body immunity
Consumption of wild horse milk is also believed to be able to boost the body's immune system. This benefit is obtained thanks to the content of substances in it that are able to fight bacterial and viral infections. That way, the body remains healthy, fit, and protected from infectious diseases.
In fact, wild horse milk is believed to be a good and nutritious intake for people suffering from certain diseases, such as tuberculosis, hepatitis C, gout, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and anemia.
In addition to the various benefits of wild horse milk above, this milk is also traditionally used to increase fertility in men. However, these various benefits actually still require further research.
Even though it has many advantages and health benefits, wild horse milk should only be consumed in moderation. In addition, make sure you buy wild horse milk that has gone through a sterilization or pasteurization process so that it doesn't contain a lot of germs that can actually be detrimental to your health.
If you regularly consume wild horse milk to get the benefits, you should consult a doctor first, especially if you are suffering from certain diseases that must pay attention to your daily food and drink intake.
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