Raw milk is often considered refreshing and beneficial for health, but did you know that consuming it can make you sick? Let's ask a doctor to explain how raw milk affects heart health and how it affects your health.

People consider raw milk to be beneficial for health and many people feel that it is very pure and because it is not processed, its consumption can be beneficial for health. Even today, people in villages consume raw milk and believe that it will improve their health, but did you know that it can harm heart health? What effect does raw milk have on the heart and should we consume it or avoid it? Let us know the answer from an expert. Dr Gautam Rege, Consultant - Interventional Cardiologist, Jupiter Hospital, Thane is giving information about this.

Does consumption of raw milk harm the heart?

• Raw milk contains full-fat nutrients. However, the type and quantity of milk also matter. Unprocessed milk is high in saturated fats. Consuming it in excess can raise cholesterol levels. Over time, it causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.
• Unlike packaged milk, raw milk isn't processed and can vary in fat content. One day it can be moderate, the next it can be quite high. Consuming raw milk can make it difficult to meet your daily fat intake, which can lead to increased cholesterol.
• Raw milk has not been pasteurized and can contain dangerous bacteria, which can increase infections in the digestive system and also affect heart health.

• Consuming raw milk for a long time causes infection and inflammation in the body and this affects cardiovascular health.
• It is generally believed that less processed foods have higher nutritional content, but milk requires basic processing such as pasteurizing.
• Full-fat milk is good for health when consumed in moderation. Consuming one glass of full-fat milk a day is generally harmless, but consuming it in large quantities can be detrimental.

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