Do a quick search for ‘raw milk and lactose intolerance’ on social media, and you’ll find thousands of posts claiming unpasteurized milk is the answer for those who can’t digest dairy. As a public health data scientist specializing in evaluation science and critical appraisal of evidence, I’ve noticed these claims spreading rapidly — especially claims about raw milk’s supposed ability to cure lactose intolerance. Through my work with Unbiased Science, where we focus on sharing evidence-based information, I’ve examined the research on this topic carefully. And when we look at the actual studies, including a groundbreaking Stanford trial, the evidence reveals something very different.