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Don't drink raw milk directly from animal: Liver Doc's warning on health risks
Don't drink raw milk directly from animal: Liver Doc's warning on health risks

India Today

time23-07-2025

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Don't drink raw milk directly from animal: Liver Doc's warning on health risks

Milk is an important source of nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamins. But to be safe and healthy, it must be handled and prepared India, many people still drink raw milk - milk that hasn't been boiled or pasteurised - because they believe it's more natural or healthier. But health experts warn this trend is risky and even do not feed your child cow's milk directly from the animal's udder,' he wrote. 'Raw milk has become a 'trad fad' among so-called educated people who don't understand how diseases spread. This level of child endangerment is beyond irresponsible.' He added that microbes on the cow's udder can be even more dangerous than those in the milk itself. 'Always drink pasteurised milk,' he stressed. WHAT'S SO DANGEROUS ABOUT RAW MILK?Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria such as:E. coli – Can release deadly toxins in the gut, causing bloody diarrhoea and, in severe cases, kidney – Causes food poisoning and – Can cause fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and serious infections, especially in pregnant women and the – Leads to food poisoning and stomach bacteria – Indicates poor hygiene in milk bacteria are invisible and cannot be detected by taste or smell. Drinking milk with these germs can result in severe a detailed social media post, Dr. Philips described how just one untreated glass of raw milk could lead to a child suffering from kidney failure, seizures, and hospitalisation. He warned that even seemingly 'fresh' milk can hide deadly RAW MILK A CURE FOR LACTOSE INTOLERANCE?Some people believe raw milk contains natural probiotics (good bacteria) that help with digestion and prevent lactose according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raw milk does not contain probiotics that are proven to help the gut. Instead, it can contain dangerous VS. SAFETYIn many Indian households, people get milk directly from dairy farms and boil it before drinking - a practice that helps kill harmful bacteria. But some are now skipping this step and consuming raw milk straight from the source, influenced by online health Vibhu Kawatra, Senior Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist at Vibhu Nursing Home in New Delhi, warned against this. 'Raw milk can carry bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter, which cause serious infections. It's especially risky for children, pregnant women, and the elderly,' he told Kawatra added that repeated exposure to such bacteria can even lead to kidney THE EXPERTS RECOMMENDBoil milk as soon as possible after purchase to kill pasteurised milk from trusted giving raw milk to children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened viral trends that promote raw milk without scientific US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also warns that drinking raw milk can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, and other flu-like symptoms, especially in vulnerable a process where milk is heated to kill harmful microbes, makes milk safer without significantly affecting its nutritional value. With rising concerns over unregulated milk production and chemical use in dairy farming, buying pasteurised milk from a reliable source is the safest option.- EndsMust Watch

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