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Offline Gruff

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Raw Milk?
« on: January 30, 2016, 10:36:22 pm »
I tend to be an natural/organic health food kind of guy, and have been reading constantly about the benefits of raw (unpasteurized) milk. And I drink ALOT of milk (we go through 8 gallons a month minimum in out house - I use milk in my protein shakes.)   But I also remember hearing that raw milk was a big no-no for those of us with HIV because of our weakened immune systems...on the other hand, I am very healthy, good CD%, an undetectable VL, and never get sick even when everyone around me does.

I'm also reminded that I was told I shouldn't have birds or touch turtles (I have both), and should never eat raw eggs (I have 4 every morning in that same shake.)

Sooooo...I'm wondering if any of you have had experience - good or bad - with raw milk.
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Offline AusShep

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Re: Raw Milk?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2016, 12:43:16 am »
Some of the best ice cream and butter I've had was unpasteurized. 

I don't worry about raw eggs, raw oysters or any of that stuff; and don't think there is  a need to with > 500 CD4s.   I probably wouldn't with < 200. 

Offline Jim Allen

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Re: Raw Milk?
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2016, 05:07:13 am »
When I was sick and had low CD4 counts I was told to avoid eggs, unpasteurized milk and soft cheese made from unpasteurized milk, I was also told to avoid seafood, under cooked meat and coming into contact with any animals. It's all a bit impractical as i live in a small rural town with plenty of fresh food.

Nowadays however my Cd4 and % are pretty stable (790 & 35 %) and I am in better health so i eat whatever i like as normal including unpasteurized milk and soft cheese.  I mean there is never a 100% guarantee of safety when it comes to raw foods or drinks, but that goes for anyone. 


 

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Offline Gruff

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Re: Raw Milk?
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2016, 09:17:21 am »
Yeah, come to think of it, I eat a ton of raw clams and raw oysters too... :)
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11/14/2013  VL ud  CD4 595  37%
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Offline Wade

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Re: Raw Milk?
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016, 09:43:28 am »
I eat raw clams , oysters and sushi on an regular basis
and I have yet to get sick .
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