Omni:Is drinking raw milk harmful?
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Health
Question
Is drinking raw milk harmful?
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Raw Milk
Author
Henu the Great
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Well, there is nothing unsafe about the milk itself. It's just that when it comes out and is not processed it can (and probably will to an extent) contaminate a bit. That is risk for small children, pregnant women, those with lower immune defenses, and so on.
So for a healthy person as long as it is handled and stored well, I see no problem.
Raw Milk
Author
Shannon
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I agree with Henu. I have been drinking raw milk almost everyday 8 for years. Never had a problem. The only problem I have had are minor digestive changes when I do not have it for months. That's because it contains living elements like enzyme and beneficial bacteria-- it can cause a cleansing effect. Anyone saying that raw milk is dangerous doesn't know much about how nature works and the process of milk handling. Nature doesn't make mistakes. The only thing that makes mistakes are humans apparently. If the cow is healthy and has clean and healthy living conditions, then the milk is healthy. There are bacteria and the enzymes in milk that protects it from being harmful. The difference is if you have processed dead milk from the store, when it spoils, you have to throw it out unless you'll get very ill from it. When it comes to raw grass fed milk, it doesn't spoil, it just transforms into whey, kefir and or yogurt in different conditions.
People who are lactose intolerant cannot have processed dead milk that has been pasteurized since pasteurization kills all the bacteria responsible for digesting lactose.
Of course some people can't handle milk because of the heavy or dampness effect but that has nothing to do with it being harmful. People prone to mucus in the body should have very little or none. One can counter that with hot milk with spices in it like chia, cardamom, cinnamon, etc, which balances the cold heaviness of the milk.
I really like raw grass fed milk. Good for calories, contains a decent amount of nutrients and compliments meals and different foods for drinking and cooking. I am a sucker for a good hot chocolate made with raw milk. Extra creamy.
