Raw Milk Research
3 peer-reviewed studies supporting this intervention. Evidence rating: C
Study Comparison
| Study | Year | Type | Journal | Key Finding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucey JA et al. | 2015 | Study | Nutrition Today | Comprehensive review concluding that claimed health benefits of raw milk lack scientific support while foodborne illness risks are well-documented |
| Mummah S et al. | 2014 | Study | Annals of Family Medicine | Randomized crossover trial found no difference in lactose intolerance symptoms between raw milk and pasteurized milk, debunking the claim that raw milk lactase aids digestion |
| Loss G et al. | 2011 | Study | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | Farm milk consumption associated with 41% reduced asthma risk in children, but effect confounded by overall farm exposure and present even with boiled milk |
Study Details
Nutrition Today
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Thorough scientific review examining both the claimed benefits and documented risks of raw milk consumption. Written by a dairy science professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, evaluating the evidence base for popular raw milk claims.
Annals of Family Medicine
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Stanford randomized, double-blind, crossover trial directly testing the widespread claim that lactose intolerant individuals can better tolerate raw milk due to intact lactase enzyme. This is one of the only rigorous RCTs specifically testing raw milk digestibility claims.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Large cross-sectional study (GABRIELA) examining the relationship between farm milk consumption and allergic diseases in children across rural areas of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Part of ongoing research into the "farm effect" on childhood allergies.
Evidence Assessment
This intervention has preliminary evidence from early-stage research, mechanistic studies, or observational data. More rigorous trials are needed.