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Mare's milk within the European Union

The aim of this study was to show the benefits of mare's milk comparing to other types of milk and its integration within the European Union. Mare's milk for thousands of years was used prophylactically and therapeutically in medicine. Also, mare's milk has many positive effects on the human body, but is completely neglected in the diet of the European population. Mare's milk has unique composition comparing to other types of milk. In total, more than 40 nutrients and valuable substances are identified in milk of mares. Mare's milk helps the intestine in its work, stimulates the formation of intestinal flora and thus the absorption of calcium. Also, the content of vitamin D is 17 times higher than in cow's milk. It also contains a high proportion of vitamin C, which leads to the strengthening of our immune system and stimulates the production of antibodies. Consumption of mare's milk strengthens the cardiovascular system and is an excellent natural medicine. The positive effects of the consumption of mare's milk have been reported in allergies, during chemotherapy or after surgery, in case of problems with the skin, and spring and autumn ailments. Mare’s milk is neglected in human nutrition partially due to unknowing of the its characteristics, the demanding production technology and also due to justified high market price. Farms in Western Europe at the beginning of the century recognized the potential of mare’s milk and directed their farms to this kind of production. Today they offer various products to the market (food and cosmetic) and also tourism services on their farms. Sustainable business was noted on the farms targeted on production of mare's milk. These farms breed exclusively or partially cold-blooded horse breeds that are not suitable for equestrian sports.

mare’s milk ; European Union ; Republic of Croatia

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