Raw Milk and Lactase

Thank you for the question about raw milk and lactase. Raw milk - that is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized - does contain bacteria and enzymes, lactase being one of them. More importantly, the bacteria in raw milk produces lactase which breaks down the lactose. This is why lactose intolerant individuals can drink raw milk. It is also why raw milk is better for our body in that it contains enzymes which help the body digest it and get the nutrients the body needs.