Raw milk is often praised for its potential health benefits, but how do those claims stack up against the risks? This episode breaks down the science behind unpasteurized dairy, exploring its possible links to allergy prevention, the dangers of foodborne illness, and the regulations designed to protect consumers.Resources:The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk | FDALocal HarvestRaw and Heat-Treated Milk: From Public Health Risks to Nutritional QualityThe protective effect of farm milk consumption on childhood asthma and atopy: the GABRIELA study - PubMedThe Beneficial Effect of Farm Milk Consumption on Asthma, Allergies, and Infections: From Meta-Analysis of Evidence to Clinical Trial - PubMedOutbreak-Related Disease Burden Associated with Consumption of Unpasteurized Cow’s Milk Volume 23, Number 6—June 2017 -- CDCInvestigation of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Dairy Cattle | FDA New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age, Diabetes, Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age. Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected] Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.comNutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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