Milk is an important source of nutrients such as calcium, protein and vitamins. But to be safe and healthy, it should be handled and prepared properly.

In India, many people still drink raw milk – milk that has not been boiled or passed – because they believe it is more natural or healthy. But health experts warned that this trend is risky and even dangerous.

He wrote, “Please do not feed your child’s cow’s milk directly to the animal’s Udder,” he wrote. “Raw milk has become a ‘trading craze’ among the so-called educated people, who do not understand how diseases spread. This level is irresponsible for hair danger levels.”

He said that germs can be more dangerous than those in milk on cow’s udbalav. “Always drink paschurized milk,” he insisted.

What is dangerous about raw milk?

Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria such as:

• E. Coli – can release malignant toxins in the intestine, causing bloody diarrhea and in severe cases, renal failure.
• Salmonella – Food causes poisoning and typhoid.
• Listeria – can cause fever, vomiting, diarrhea and severe infections, especially in pregnant women and the elderly.
• Staphylococcus – Food leads to poisoning and stomach issues.
• Coliform bacteria – indicates poor hygiene in milk production.

These bacteria are invisible and cannot be detected by taste or smell. Drinking milk with these germs can cause serious illness.

In a detailed social media post, Dr. Philips explained how only one untreated glass of raw milk can give birth to a child suffering from kidney failure, seizures and hospitalization. He warned that “fresh” milk may hide deadly bacteria.

Is raw milk a cure for lactose intolerance?

Some people believe that raw milk contains natural probiotics (good bacteria) that help digestion and prevent lactose intolerance.

But according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raw milk does not contain probiotics that prove to help in the intestine. Instead, it can have dangerous pathogen.

Tradition vs. Security

In many Indian homes, people get milk directly from dairy farms and boil it before drinking – a practice that helps kill harmful bacteria. But some are now leaving this step and affected by online health trends, consuming raw milk directly from the source.

Senior Advisor Pediatric Pulmonologist Dr. at Vibhu Nursing Home in New Delhi. Vibhu Kavatra warned against it. He said, “Raw milk can carry bacteria such as E. Koli, Salmonella, Listaria and Campillobacter, which causes severe infections. It is especially risky for children, pregnant women and the elderly,” he told indivday.in.

Dr. Kavatra said that frequent risk for such bacteria can cause kidney failure.

What experts recommend

• Boil milk as soon as possible after purchasing bacteria.
• Buy westernized milk from reliable brands.
• Avoid giving raw milk to children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with weak immunity.
• Ignore viral trends that promote raw milk without scientific support.

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also warns that drinking raw milk can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever and other flu, especially in weak individuals.

Pasteurization, a process where milk is heated to kill harmful microbes, makes milk safe without affecting its nutritional value. With increasing concerns over irregular milk production and chemical use in dairy farming, buying westernized milk from a reliable source is the safest option.