Claim: Is raw milk healthier than pasteurized milk?

The claim that raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk is false. Mainstream health organizations, including the FDA and scientific reviews, consistently report no nutritional advantages of raw milk over pasteurized milk. They emphasize that pasteurized milk is safe and provides essential nutrients without the risks associated with raw milk consumption. Conversely, advocates for raw milk argue that it contains superior nutrients and probiotics, claiming benefits for allergies and digestion, but these claims lack scientific backing and are contradicted by health authorities. The models diverge sharply — treat this as higher-uncertainty. Gemini comes in highest (50%), while OpenAI is lowest (10%). OpenAI expresses higher confidence than Gemini on this claim. While some advocates assert that raw milk offers health benefits due to its natural enzymes and probiotics, these claims are not supported by substantial scientific evidence. The studies cited by raw milk proponents often lack rigorous peer review or are anecdotal. Health organizations emphasize the significant risks of foodborne illnesses associated with raw milk, which outweigh any purported benefits. Therefore, while there is a minority view supporting raw milk, it does not change the overall consensus that pasteurized milk is safer and nutritionally adequate.