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Trending – Natural, Organic & Conventional  Cosmetics

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Joe Zagorski

October 12, 2020 - Trending

There’s been a recent surge in all-natural and organic cosmetic products. In this post, we explore these labels and how they impact products. Updated: June 3, 2022 What are cosmetics? Cosmetics are the lotions, makeups, and other personal care products we use in our…

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Stimulants – Exploring Ingredients

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

October 5, 2020 - Stimulants

This post explores the safety of stimulant ingredients found in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. What are stimulants? 1,3). Where are B-complex vitamins found? In our everyday diet, we find B-vitamins naturally in the food we consume, such as leafy green vegetables, beans, peas, fish,…

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Stimulants – Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

September 28, 2020 - Stimulants

What do you know about stimulants like energy drinks, coffee, and more? In this series, we cover stimulant ingredients and the safety of stimulants. What are stimulants? Stimulants refer to a wide variety of drugs and compounds that can boost mood, increase one's…

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Digging Deeper – Sodium Aluminum Phosphate

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

September 21, 2020 - Digging Deeper

Are you familiar with the ingredient, sodium aluminum phosphate? Over the years, it's been identified by some as an ingredient that causes harm. This post explores this ingredient's safety to see if sodium aluminum phosphate poses a health risk. What is sodium…

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Update from the CRIS Director

Norb Kaminski

September 13, 2020 - Faculty News

Learn about CRIS's next steps, research objectives and ongoing initiatives I write to you today, hoping this finds you safe, in good health, and having found creative ways to enjoy your summer. I wanted to update you on our latest efforts and…

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Essential Oils – Digging Deeper Tea Tree Oil

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 31, 2020 - Essential Oils

In our last post, we looked at lavender essential oil. There are many other popular essential oils on the market. This post looks at one of the most common essential oil used and studied: Tea Tree Oil. What is an essential oil? use…

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Essential Oils – Digging Deeper Lavender Oil

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 24, 2020 - Essential Oils

In our last post, we took a look at essential oils. There are many popular essential oils on the market. In this post, we’re looking at one of the most common essential oil used and studied: lavender oil. What is an essential…

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Essential Oils – An Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

August 17, 2020 - Essential Oils

Over the years, the popularity of essential oils has soared with some people claiming essential oils have curative properties and could be used as an alternative to prescription medications. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of essential oils. Updated: May 13,…

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Trace Contaminants & Residues – Water

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 3, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

In this series, we’re exploring trace contaminants and residues. In this post, we’ll take a look at water and the guidelines and regulations that keep our water safe. What is a trace contaminant or residue? As we’ve discussed in prior pesticides to minerals found in…

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Trace Contaminants & Residues – Packaging

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

July 27, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

As we’ve discussed in prior posts, trace contaminants and residues can make their way into our food system. In this post, we’ll discuss the important role of packaging. What is a trace contaminant and residue? As we’ve discussed in prior pesticides to minerals found…

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