Hidden dangers lurking in the newest TikTok health craze which could result in death
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Stirred into your morning coffee, poured over cereal and guzzled after a heavy gym session, milk is a go-to for many health reasons including a protein hit, calcium boost and simply because it tastes lovely, but some health enthusiasts are leaving supermarket milk behind to move forward with the newest health milk alternative on the block.
Technically, very-much still milk, the trend leans towards drinking raw milk which according to one GP can be 'catastrophic for the vulnerable.' The raw milk trend has been growing on TikTok in the UK and Ireland over recent months, with British lifestyle influencers such as Coach Cam from Cheshire pushing it as a healthy and natural alternative to supermarket-bought pasteurised milk.
The influencer has shared videos of him drinking raw milk to his 300,000 followers, claiming it can cure eczema, hay fever, and allergies but Dr Masarat Jilani at, Jude, has other thoughts on this 'irresponsible' trend and stresses the dangers of raw milk consumption.
"I cannot stress enough the potential dangers associated with consuming raw milk. "Unpasteurised milk can harbour harmful bacteria, such as E. coli, which may cause life-threatening illnesses, including complications like acute kidney failure. These risks are significantly heightened for vulnerable groups—pregnant women, the elderly, children, and those with compromised immune systems.".
He continued to warn about the risks associated with careless promotion. "Be cautious of influencers who promote raw milk products as a 'natural' alternative. The belief that raw milk is inherently healthier lacks scientific support and can lead to serious health consequences.
