Advocates of raw milk consumption claim that pasteurization reduces milk’s nutritional value and removes health benefits, despite lack of scientific support for the vast majority of these claims. At the same time, experts agree that forgoing pasteurization carries unnecessary health risks.

Wellness influencers online claim that raw milk is healthier and safer than the usual pasteurized kind. Here's what health experts say.

Raw milk fans—like RFK Jr.—say this unprocessed dairy product has health benefits. But food safety experts say that unpasteurized milk is dangerous to consume.

1. Source carefully: If you choose raw milk, buy it from a reliable, certified farm with good hygiene practices. Some small farms even test their milk regularly for safety. 2. Try fermentation: Using raw milk to make fermented products like kefir or yogurt ...

Raw milk fans say this unprocessed dairy product has health benefits. But food safety experts say that unpasteurized milk is dangerous to consume.