On November 14, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is his pick to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. But many of RFK's policies, like his promotion of raw milk, aren't backed by health experts바카라 게임 웹사이트�and could even be dangerous."FDA바카라 게임 웹사이트�s war on public health is about to end," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on October 25. "This includes its aggressive suppression of psychedelics, peptides, stem cells, raw milk, hyperbaric therapies, chelating compounds, ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, vitamins, clean foods, sunshine, exercise, nutraceuticals and anything else that advances human health and can't be patented by Pharma."In the past, RFK has said he "only drinks" raw milk.The politician isn't the drink's only famous fan: Gwyneth Paltrow adds raw cream to her coffee every morning. (Her purveyor for raw milk has been linked to at least 165 salmonella cases, the largest outbreak in the U.S. in over a decade.) Influencers like Hannah Neeleman (@ballerinafarm) portray this controversial dairy product as a wholesome, homesteader choice. Those who don바카라 게임 웹사이트�t live in sanctioned states are securing their supply in more suspect ways. In New York State, for example, it바카라 게임 웹사이트�s illegal to sell raw milk beyond farm premises. (In 1987, the FDA prohibited the sale of the stuff across state lines.) One source (who asked to remain anonymous for this story), says she buys contraband raw milk in Brooklyn. The seller pulls up in an unmarked insulated van in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the borough, where a throng of thirsty people wait for him. After cash changes hands, he dispenses raw milk so thick, you could scoop it from the plastic deli containers it's packed in. But raw milk isn't safe바카라 게임 웹사이트�in fact, health experts are begging people not to drink it. Here's what 바카라 게임 웹사이트�raw바카라 게임 웹사이트� means and why it's not advisable to consume unpasteurized milk.What is raw milk?Raw milk is unpasteurized milk. It comes straight from the animal바카라 게임 웹사이트�usually cows, sheep, or goats, and less commonly, camels or donkeys. The milk is 바카라 게임 웹사이트�raw바카라 게임 웹사이트� in that it hasn바카라 게임 웹사이트�t been pasteurized (heated to kill the germs) like the milk you find at the grocery store, which is required to go through the pasteurization process, per FDA regulations. Why is this distinction important? 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Pasteurized milk removes harmful germs and bacteria through a process where the milk is heated to a specific temperature,바카라 게임 웹사이트� according to Maya Feller, RD, the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�This reduces the risk of foodborne illness.바카라 게임 웹사이트� What is pasteurization?Pasteurization is a way of extending the shelf life of food by using heat to kill the harmful bacteria. Humanity owes a big thank you to the French scientist Louis Pasteur, who made this eponymous discovery in 1864. Thanks to his invention, people can enjoy foods like dairy, packaged juice, deli meats, wine, beer, and kombucha without them spoiling right away. It has been used by American dairy farms on a large scale since 1947. The most common method of pasteurization in the United States today is High Temperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurization, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. This process uses metal plates and hot water to raise the temperature of milk to at least 161° F for no less than 15 seconds, followed by rapid cooling.Before pasteurization was widely used, people were getting seriously ill with diseases linked to harmful bacteria found in milk (think: typhoid fever, scarlet fever, tuberculosis). Today, for every 2 billion servings of pasteurized milk or milk products consumed in the United States, only about one person gets sick, according to an FDA evaluation. Many studies have backed the health and safety of pasteurized milk.What are the dangers of raw milk?Television and the movies바카라 게임 웹사이트�and increasingly, social media바카라 게임 웹사이트�often portray milk straight from the cow as a wholesome, pure drink. But the realities of food hygiene paint a more sordid picture. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Raw milk and its products pose a tangible risk to consumer health,바카라 게임 웹사이트� says Darin Detwiler, LPD, an associate teaching professor of food policy at Northeastern University and author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�That바카라 게임 웹사이트�s why many health organizations and food safety experts advocate for pasteurization as a crucial step in ensuring safe consumption.바카라 게임 웹사이트� But how big of a risk is it바카라 게임 웹사이트�is he talking about a little tummy ache or something more serious? Detwiler says the risks are unequivocally significant. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Raw milk can contain dangerous microorganisms such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, which can cause severe foodborne illnesses,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says. If you consume contaminated raw milk, the effects can be far worse than an upset stomach. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�They can include severe gastrointestinal distress, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, and even life-threatening conditions such as sepsis,바카라 게임 웹사이트� Detwiler says. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�In some cases, these illnesses can result in long-term health complications, such as kidney damage or neurological disorders, and can even be fatal, particularly for vulnerable populations.바카라 게임 웹사이트� Bovine tuberculosis, which is spread from raw milk, can require up to a year of antibiotics to fully cure. In some cases, illness from food pathogens can result in hospitalization or death.Detwiler knew a family whose toddler-age daughter got sick from a pathogen found in her raw milk. The girl was hospitalized and did survive바카라 게임 웹사이트�however, 바카라 게임 웹사이트�she now will never walk, talk, or experience the same quality of life that she would have had she not become sick from unpasteurized milk,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says.The bird flu and raw milk connectionYou may have read about the bird flu virus infecting dairy cows. While you can still safely consume pasteurized milk and dairy products from those animals, it바카라 게임 웹사이트�s a different scenario for raw milk. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�While bird flu (avian influenza) is primarily associated with poultry, the potential for cross-contamination in dairy operations, especially those that do not follow strict biosecurity measures, cannot be overlooked,바카라 게임 웹사이트� Detwiler says. Bird flu viruses can survive in various environments and might contaminate water, feed, or equipment used in dairy farms, he adds. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Although the direct risk of bird flu through raw milk is lower compared to other bacterial pathogens, it's crucial to maintain rigorous hygiene practices in all aspects of food production to prevent the spread of any infectious agents, including bird flu,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says.Feller agrees. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Currently, the CDC specifically advises against raw milk consumption as there are increased risk with the Bird Flu A(H5N1) that can spread and has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows.바카라 게임 웹사이트� What are some raw milk benefits?The risks associated with unpasteurized milk sound pretty horrific바카라 게임 웹사이트�so you바카라 게임 웹사이트�re probably wondering, 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Why do people drink raw milk?바카라 게임 웹사이트� Some advocates say that pasteurization ruins the flavor of milk and that the raw version tastes richer, sweeter, and creamier. It바카라 게임 웹사이트�s not dissimilar to tasting fresh-squeezed juice versus the stuff out of a carton at the supermarket.Among some raw milk obsessives, there바카라 게임 웹사이트�s a belief that this unprocessed form of milk is more nutritious, easier to digest, and good for gut health. Many of them believe it's better for you than pasteurized milk, particularly in helping to prevent allergies and ailments such as asthma and eczema. But is there any truth behind raw milk's health halo? 바카라 게임 웹사이트�There is some research looking at the nutritional quality of raw milk,바카라 게임 웹사이트� says Feller. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Preclinical animal studies have found that mice who were sensitized to raw milk have fewer allergic symptoms in comparison to mice that were sensitized to pasteurized milk.바카라 게임 웹사이트� She cautions that further research, specifically human studies, are needed to substantiate the claims that raw milk helps with allergies and is easier to digest for people who are lactose intolerant. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Pasteurization is important for people who are immune-compromised, and the process is known to reduce the risk of foodborne illness significantly for the general population,바카라 게임 웹사이트� she says.What are some other myths about raw milk?A quick search of 바카라 게임 웹사이트�raw mik바카라 게임 웹사이트� on TikTok revealed the following myths:바카라 게임 웹사이트�Pasteurization strips away the natural healing capacity of milk, compromising its digestibility, which makes it less nutritious.바카라 게임 웹사이트�바카라 게임 웹사이트�Raw milk contains enzymes and glycoproteins that protect against pathogenic bacteria.바카라 게임 웹사이트�바카라 게임 웹사이트�Looking to build more lean muscle and hit daily macros? Consider adding raw milk to your diet.바카라 게임 웹사이트�바카라 게임 웹사이트�Raw milk turns into buttermilk and it never goes bad.바카라 게임 웹사이트�However, none of the videos provided evidence to support these claims.To fight some of the raw milk misinformation on social media, one TikTok creator Microbiology Wes, MSc (@microbiologywes), is debunking these myths head on. Wes, who says he wrote his masters thesis on bacterial infections in the mammary glands of cows, counters false notions in hilarious TikTok stitches. He spouts stats, such as the following: 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Drinking raw milk puts you at 640 times higher risk of getting sick than drinking pasteurized milk.바카라 게임 웹사이트� 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Only about three percent of the population drinks raw milk but they account for 96 percent of all illnesses linked to dairy products.바카라 게임 웹사이트�"You have a 45 times higher chance of being hospitalized from that illness." Does pasteurized milk have the same nutritional benefits as raw milk?"Raw milk and pasteurized milk have similar nutritional values,바카라 게임 웹사이트� says Feller. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Some water-soluble vitamins, B1, B2, B12, vitamin C, and folate, decrease during pasteurization; however, these vitamins were not present in significant amounts prior to pasteurization.바카라 게임 웹사이트�How much raw milk must be consumed to be a real risk? If you바카라 게임 웹사이트�re curious about how it tastes, can you just have a thimbleful of raw milk and be okay? 바카라 게임 웹사이트�The amount of raw milk (or of any contaminated food) required to pose a health risk is not easily quantifiable,바카라 게임 웹사이트� Detwiler says. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Even a small amount can contain enough pathogens to cause illness, depending on the contamination level and the individual's susceptibility.바카라 게임 웹사이트� He adds that even a thimbleful of raw milk can still expose you to harmful bacteria, and there is no safe threshold that guarantees you won't get sick. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Pathogens do not need to be present in large quantities to cause severe illness,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says. His advice? 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Consuming any amount of raw milk is considered risky and not recommended by food safety experts.바카라 게임 웹사이트�What are some symptoms of sickness from drinking raw milk?The list of symptoms isn't pretty. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Most commonly, bacteria in raw milk can cause vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, fever, headache and body aches,바카라 게임 웹사이트� the New York State Department of Health says. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Some people who drank raw milk have developed severe or even life-threatening diseases, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can cause paralysis, and hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can result in kidney failure, stroke, and even death.바카라 게임 웹사이트�Is it just the elderly and children who are at risk?You might be tempted to think an otherwise healthy adult can safely drink raw milk. Detwiler halts that train of thought. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�While children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness from consuming raw milk, even healthy adults are not immune to the dangers,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says.Healthy individuals can still contract serious infections, which can lead to severe symptoms and long-term health consequences. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Foodborne pathogens do not discriminate, and raw milk can cause illness in anyone, regardless of their age or health status,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says.What if I bought the raw milk from a very good dairy farm that I trust? 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Buying raw milk from a reputable farm with good hygiene practices may reduce the risk of contamination, but it does not eliminate it,바카라 게임 웹사이트� Detwiler says. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Even well-managed farms can have bacteria present in the environment, equipment, or from the cows themselves.바카라 게임 웹사이트� Pathogens can be introduced during milking, handling, or storage, and the absence of pasteurization means there바카라 게임 웹사이트�s no kill step to eliminate them. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Trust in the farm바카라 게임 웹사이트�s reputation does not equate to a guarantee of safety when it comes to raw milk,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says.What if I heated raw milk? Would it be safe to drink? Detwiler bursts that bubble with some sharp scientific facts: 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Heating raw milk to a temperature that is sufficient to froth it for a latte does not necessarily kill all the harmful bacteria.바카라 게임 웹사이트� Pasteurization involves heating milk to a specific temperature (at least 161°F) for a set amount of time (15 seconds) to effectively kill pathogens. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�Simply warming milk at home typically does not meet these conditions and may not eliminate all the dangerous microorganisms,바카라 게임 웹사이트� he says.What about dairy products made from raw milk (e.g., yogurt, butter, or cheese)바카라 게임 웹사이트�are these safe to consume? 바카라 게임 웹사이트�They can still pose risks unless they have been aged or treated to kill bacteria,바카라 게임 웹사이트� says Detwiler. 바카라 게임 웹사이트�While some cheeses made from raw milk undergo processes that reduce bacterial risks, it is generally recommended to avoid consuming any raw milk products to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.바카라 게임 웹사이트�바카라 게임 웹사이트�I do not recommend that my patients consume raw milk,바카라 게임 웹사이트� Feller says.