Fear Marketing? Where Did the Claim that "Raw Milk is Deadly" Come From?
In recent years, some advertisements have claimed that "raw milk has an 840 times higher rate of causing illness than pasteurized milk ," causing many people to panic. Dr. Berg points out that this claim is exaggerated and even scare tactic. In fact, the safety of raw milk depends on whether its source is clean , not on whether it has been pasteurized.
He questioned, "Why should the media spend money spreading fear instead of talking about the real loss of valuable information?"
If the farm environment is good, the pasture is natural, and the milking is hygienic, raw milk is not more dangerous than processed milk.
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Pasteurization causes the loss of nutrients and enzymes.
Dr. Berger explained that while pasteurization does kill bacteria, it also destroys the valuable active enzymes and immune factors in milk .
In particular, two key enzymes:
- Lactase : Helps break down lactose, preventing bloating and diarrhea. It is completely destroyed during pasteurization.
- Phosphatase : helps with calcium and phosphorus absorption, promotes bone health, and is also inactivated during high-temperature processing.
Therefore, many people who are lactose intolerant can digest raw milk or raw cheese naturally without experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort.
Natural benefits of raw milk: immunity, gut health, and anti-allergy.
Studies show that children who drink raw milk or raw dairy products have significantly lower rates of asthma, allergies, eczema, and respiratory infections .
The reason is:
- Raw milk retains natural probiotics , which help balance gut flora.
- It contains immunoglobulins and antibacterial enzymes, which can naturally resist infection.
- Raw dairy products (such as raw milk cheese aged for more than 60 days) are rich in beneficial microorganisms, which are helpful for gut health and the immune system.
Dr. Berger specifically mentioned that he found a clean, free-range ranch in Virginia, USA, where the raw milk cheese was not only rich in flavor, but also left him with "no digestive burden after eating it."
Raw milk vs. pasteurized milk: Nutritional comparison
The two are not much different in terms of basic nutritional components, but raw milk is superior in terms of bioavailability .
- Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium have higher absorption rates.
- CLA has a high content of conjugated linoleic acid , which has anti-inflammatory effects and promotes fat metabolism.
- Grass-fed raw milk has a more ideal ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 , which is beneficial to cardiovascular health.
Dr. Berger's advice: Choice is more important than heating.
The risk of raw milk does not come from "unsterilization," but from an unclean production environment . As long as the source is reliable and hygiene conditions are strictly controlled, raw milk and raw milk cheese are perfectly safe to consume .
The key is to understand your milk source and choose a brand with good farm management and healthy cows.
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Re-understanding the meaning of "natural"
Dr. Berg concluded, "True health is not about sterility, but about balance."
He reminded everyone not to let fear drive them away from natural foods; what they should pursue are dairy products that are nutritionally complete, have clean sources, and have transparent manufacturing processes .
YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8nBjzdWmlU
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger's Chinese Health Knowledge
