{"id":54547,"date":"2023-09-18T12:28:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T12:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=54547"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"raw-milk-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Milk Benefits: Will the Advantages Outweigh the Potential Risks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#What_Are_5_Benefits_of_Raw_Milk\" >What Are 5 Benefits of Raw Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#What_Is_Raw_Milk\" >What Is Raw Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_Benefits_and_Risks\" >Raw Milk Benefits and Risks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Raw_Milk_for_the_Stomach\" >What Are the Benefits of Raw Milk for the Stomach?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Does_Raw_Milk_Have_Good_Bacteria\" >Does Raw Milk Have Good Bacteria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Benefits_of_Raw_Milks_Good_Bacteria\" >Benefits of Raw Milk\u2019s Good Bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Lactobacillus_May_Prevent_Lactose_Intolerance\" >Lactobacillus May Prevent Lactose Intolerance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_Benefits_for_Nutrition\" >Raw Milk Benefits for Nutrition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_May_Have_Slightly_Higher_Nutritional_Values\" >Raw Milk May Have Slightly Higher Nutritional Values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_May_Help_Cell_Function\" >Raw Milk May Help Cell Function<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_Benefits_for_Skin\" >Raw Milk Benefits for Skin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_May_Improve_Vitamin_B2_Levels\" >Raw Milk May Improve Vitamin B2 Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_May_Protect_Against_Eczema\" >Raw Milk May Protect Against Eczema<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_Benefits_for_Health\" >Raw Milk Benefits for Health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Raw_Milk_May_Reduce_Allergies_or_Asthma\" >Raw Milk May Reduce Allergies or Asthma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Is_Raw_Milk_Actually_Good_for_You\" >Is Raw Milk Actually Good for You?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Is_It_Good_to_Drink_Raw_Milk_Everyday\" >Is It Good to Drink Raw Milk Everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Where_Can_You_Find_Raw_Milk\" >Where Can You Find Raw Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Goat_Milk_Benefits_May_Offer_an_Alternative\" >Goat Milk Benefits May Offer an Alternative<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Goats_Milk_May_Be_Better_for_Some_People_Than_Cows_Milk\" >Goat\u2019s Milk May Be Better for Some People Than Cow\u2019s Milk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Is_Raw_Milk_the_Healthiest_Milk\" >Is Raw Milk the Healthiest Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#Is_It_Safe_to_Drink_Raw_Milk\" >Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#What_Are_the_Side_Effects_of_Raw_Milk\" >What Are the Side Effects of Raw Milk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-milk-benefits\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits get a lot of attention, but so do the risks involved in drinking it. You\u2019ve likely heard about the potential health benefits related to raw milk but can\u2019t stop wondering if it\u2019s worth the potential risks. Besides, don\u2019t newborns drink raw breast <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/which-milk-is-best-for-weight-loss\/\">milk<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw, unprocessed milk are claimed to benefit your health, gut, and skin. However, weighing the possible advantages against the disadvantages requires knowing more about both types of milk.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_5_Benefits_of_Raw_Milk\"><\/span><b>What Are 5 Benefits of Raw Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits may include these five areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk may introduce beneficial bacteria to the gut microbiome(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7285075\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it can also contain disease-causing bacteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although pasteurization probably has minimal impacts on the nutritional value of milk, it does decrease the amount of riboflavin (vitamin B2) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22054181\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, pasteurized milk still remains an excellent source of riboflavin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk skin benefits may include avoiding nutrient deficiencies which cause mouth sores and cracked lips,\u00a0 as well as possible reduced eczema symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacionline.org\/article\/S0091-6749(06)00651-8\/fulltext#%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk health benefits may include muscle growth with whey <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-proteins-essential-for-your-diet-and-what-foods-provide-them\/\">protein<\/a> and possible reduced risk of asthma and allergies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/whey-vs-casein-protein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31770653\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the raw versus pasteurized milk debate is worth checking out before deciding which you prefer drinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Raw_Milk\"><\/span><b>What Is Raw Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk hasn\u2019t gone through processing or pasteurization, which the CDC recommends should happen to remove potentially harmful bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Pasteurized milk undergoes a heating process with a temperature high enough to kill unwanted bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC admits that neither milk has a guarantee against harmful germs, bacteria, mold, and contamination. They believe raw milk is much more likely to carry harmful germs, but neither milk is 100% germ-free. Even pasteurized milk may have been exposed to contaminants after pasteurization, especially if not handled and stored properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the risks involved with raw milk or dairy products, some people still love it. Let\u2019s weigh the benefits and risks to help you decide if it\u2019s worthwhile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-570x321.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-740x416.png 740w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1152w\" alt=\"raw milk benefits for skin\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_Benefits_and_Risks\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk Benefits and Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people believe that raw milk benefits may outweigh the risks when considering both sides of the story. However, knowing both sides might also scare you away from reaping the benefits. Let\u2019s help you discover the truth about raw milk, especially the tested kinds some farmers sell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Raw_Milk_for_the_Stomach\"><\/span><b>What Are the Benefits of Raw Milk for the Stomach?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits for the gut and digestion may convince you to find tested raw milk. Some anecdotal evidence suggests that raw milk is better tolerated by those with lactose intolerance, possibly due to the presence of bacteria that produce enzymes which help break down the lactose. These claims have not been supported by research, however (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7285075\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Raw_Milk_Have_Good_Bacteria\"><\/span><b>Does Raw Milk Have Good Bacteria?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, Irish researchers examined the bacterial composition of raw milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/femsre\/article\/37\/5\/664\/541439\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The good bacteria found in raw milk and dairy products include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bifidobacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the same study shows a high potential for harmful microbes within raw milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/femsre\/article\/37\/5\/664\/541439\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escherichia coli (E-coli)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campylobacter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listeria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmonella<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mycotoxin-producing fungi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC warns that the harmful bacteria may cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, cramps, and an increased risk of life-threatening diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Raw_Milks_Good_Bacteria\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Raw Milk\u2019s Good Bacteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you choose pasteurized milk, let\u2019s see how each healthy bacteria in raw milk may benefit you. The latter may be safer but kills the beneficial bacteria with heat treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lactobacillus_May_Prevent_Lactose_Intolerance\"><\/span><b>Lactobacillus May Prevent Lactose Intolerance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anecdotal evidence suggests that raw milk may prevent or reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance. This may be because <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactobacillus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a common bacteria found in raw milk. Heat-treated dairy doesn\u2019t have it because the high temperatures kill the bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7285075\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These microbiome-friendly bacteria produce lactase, a digestive enzyme that helps you digest lactose. However, research has not supported the claim that raw milk reduces lactose intolerance &#8211; the evidence remains anecdotal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also worth pointing out that there are other ways to get beneficial bacteria with<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out risking foodborne illness. Fermented foods, including fermented dairy, are sources of these probiotic beneficial bacteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/which-milk-is-best-for-weight-loss\/\">Which Milk Is Best For Weight Loss: Should We Demonize This Calcium-Packed Drink?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_Benefits_for_Nutrition\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk Benefits for Nutrition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits may include denser nutritional values with its own benefits. Let\u2019s see how one vitamin makes all the difference when heat-treating store-bought milk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_May_Have_Slightly_Higher_Nutritional_Values\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk May Have Slightly Higher Nutritional Values<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Canadian review of 40 studies examined how pasteurization decreases specific nutrients within milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22054181\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). No losses occurred with vitamin B6. Vitamin A was actually increased following pasteurization. However, pasteurization slightly decreased these <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-vitamins-and-foods-that-provide-them\/\">vitamins<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin E<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimal loss of nutrients in heat-treated milk isn\u2019t too concerning. The authors of the study concluded that the nutritional impact of pasteurization on milk is minimal, largely because the amounts of these vitamins in milk are small to begin with. The one exception is riboflavin (vitamin B2). However, even after some losses due to heat treatment, pasteurized milk is still an excellent source of riboflavin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_May_Help_Cell_Function\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk May Help Cell Function<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B2 is also called Riboflavin. The National Institutes of Health says Riboflavin is necessary to (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulate the growth and function of your body\u2019s cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transform food into energy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended daily dose of vitamin B2 is 1.1 mg for women and 1.3 mg for men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Dairy is among the primary sources of vitamin B2. Other sources include fortified grains, eggs, lean protein, mushrooms, and spinach.\u00a0 As mentioned before, raw milk may contain more riboflavin than pasteurized milk, but pasteurized milk is still an excellent source of riboflavin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-270x152.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-570x321.png 570w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-740x416.png 740w\" alt=\"raw milk benefits and risks\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_Benefits_for_Skin\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk Benefits for Skin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits for the skin may include reduced swelling, cracking, and eczema symptoms. Discover how <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-for-weight-loss\/\">vitamins<\/a> and simple components may improve skin health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_May_Improve_Vitamin_B2_Levels\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk May Improve Vitamin B2 Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits for the skin start by broadening your knowledge of vitamin B2. The National Institutes of Health says a vitamin B2 deficiency may increase your risk for the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sores in the mouth\u2019s corners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen, cracked lips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, both pasteurized and raw milk are excellent sources of riboflavin (vitamin B2).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_May_Protect_Against_Eczema\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk May Protect Against Eczema<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, UK researchers studied how farm life affected eczema and allergy symptoms in children (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacionline.org\/article\/S0091-6749(06)00651-8\/fulltext#%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Raw milk consumption was associated with reduced eczema symptoms and a 59% reduction in immunoglobulin E levels. More research is needed to better understand this association, and it does not negate the health risks of raw milk, which might be more serious for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_Benefits_for_Health\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk Benefits for Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk benefits for health require understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/\">proteins<\/a> and other components beyond the good bacteria you\u2019ve investigated. Let\u2019s see what else may benefit you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Milk_May_Reduce_Allergies_or_Asthma\"><\/span><b>Raw Milk May Reduce Allergies or Asthma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German researchers analyzed the effects of raw farm milk on children with allergies and asthma (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31770653\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Children who drank more raw milk had fewer hay fever and asthma incidents. Other factors may contribute, including the farm environment in which they live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polish researchers found similar results when studying whether raw milk protects individuals against allergies and asthma (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6413174\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The reasons didn\u2019t pinpoint precise mechanisms, but researchers believed the undisturbed and natural proteins, fatty acids, and healthy bacteria help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, start using the BetterMe app and overhaul your entire life! &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4352,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/better-wl.onelink.me\/sS7F\/f39c705d\"><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Raw_Milk_Actually_Good_for_You\"><\/span><b>Is Raw Milk Actually Good for You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that the nutritional content does not differ significantly between raw and pasteurized milk. Some health concerns remain serious, such as the harmful bacteria you may consume. According to the CDC, even laboratory tests do not always detect low levels of contamination, which can still make you sick(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The potential benefits are pretty minor, while the risks are very real.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Good_to_Drink_Raw_Milk_Everyday\"><\/span><b>Is It Good to Drink Raw Milk Everyday?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking raw milk at all is strongly discouraged by public health authorities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There is no significant nutritional benefit, and the risk of serious illness is very real.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Can_You_Find_Raw_Milk\"><\/span><b>Where Can You Find Raw Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different US states have laws regulating raw milk, some allowing it, while others don\u2019t. The farm-to-consumer interactive map constantly updates the laws regulating raw milk in different states (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmtoconsumer.org\/raw-milk-nation-interactive-map\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). No raw milk may cross state borders, but the map typically shows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to find raw milk in retail outlets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to buy raw milk from farmers who test it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to buy raw milk for pets and animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where you can\u2019t find raw milk at all<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goat_Milk_Benefits_May_Offer_an_Alternative\"><\/span><b>Goat Milk Benefits May Offer an Alternative<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider another <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-milk\/\">alternative<\/a> if you don\u2019t feel safe enough to drink raw cow&#8217;s milk. Goat\u2019s milk contains higher amounts of the foundational nutrients in dairy. Goat\u2019s milk may bring added benefits because of higher nutritional values per 8 fl oz. glass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/goat-milk-versus-cow-milk-a-comparison\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-175\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"placeholder wpsm-placeholder\"><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Goat\u2019s Milk<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Cow\u2019s Milk<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody 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g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarbs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8 g\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalcium\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t327 mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t276 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mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t322 mg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goats_Milk_May_Be_Better_for_Some_People_Than_Cows_Milk\"><\/span><b>Goat\u2019s Milk May Be Better for Some People Than Cow\u2019s Milk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan State University claims that goat\u2019s milk may work better for some people than cow\u2019s milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/goat-milk-versus-cow-milk-a-comparison\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Many people with cow\u2019s milk allergies can tolerate goat\u2019s milk, for example. It may also be easier to digest because the fat globules are smaller and it is naturally homogenized.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/food-quiz\/\">Food Quiz To Determine How Well Do You Know What You Eat.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Raw_Milk_the_Healthiest_Milk\"><\/span><b>Is Raw Milk the Healthiest Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nutritional benefits of raw milk are small. Pasteurization does not meaningfully change the nutrient content of milk, and beneficial bacteria can be obtained from other foods. . The CDC recommends against\u00a0 raw milk as it may carry harmful bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safe_to_Drink_Raw_Milk\"><\/span><b>Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC, individuals over 65, children under five, pregnant women, or those with weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk of foodborne illness, but anyone can get sick from drinking raw milk or consuming products made from it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Side_Effects_of_Raw_Milk\"><\/span><b>What Are the Side Effects of Raw Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC warns that contaminated raw milk may contain germs that cause diarrhea, cramping, nausea, and vomiting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/foodsafety\/rawmilk\/raw-milk-questions-and-answers.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). More serious illnesses can also occur including Guillain-Barre Syndrome (paralysis) or Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, leading to kidney failure or death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk versus pasteurized milk isn\u2019t a debate anyone can answer for you. Instead, you must consider the facts, how raw milk may benefit you, and how it may introduce harmful bacteria into your system. The nutritional qualities of raw and pasteurized milk are similar, while the risk of foodborne illness with raw milk is very serious.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=raw_milk_benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raw milk benefits get a lot of attention, but so do the risks involved in drinking it. You\u2019ve likely heard about the potential health benefits related to raw milk but can\u2019t stop wondering if it\u2019s worth the potential risks. Besides, don\u2019t newborns drink raw breast milk? 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