Raw milk is often praised as more “natural” and nutrient-rich than pasteurized milk, but many of these health claims aren’t backed by science. Raw milk comes with serious risks from harmful bacteria and is even illegal to sell in many U.S. states.

1. Claim: It Contains More Nutrients

One claim is that raw milk is more nutritious than pasteurized milk because it hasn’t been heated to kill bacteria. The belief is that pasteurization destroys some of the vitamins and minerals naturally found in milk.

However, experts note that pasteurization has little effect on the vitamins in milk, as those present in the highest amounts are heat stable, meaning resistant to the effects of heat. These include riboflavin, B6, and B12. While vitamin C may be affected by heat, milk naturally has little

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