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New evidence, new outlook: phenylephrine

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

September 18, 2023 - New Evidence

The ingredient phenylephrine found in over-the-counter decongestant medications isn’t as effective as previously thought. In this post, we examine the new evidence for this popular ingredient. What is phenylephrine? Phenylephrine is a decongestant and vasoconstrictor used to help treat mild symptoms of an…

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Trending – Melatonin

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

August 21, 2023 - Trending

Melatonin is a popular supplement in many products, from gummies to tea to tinctures. But is this ingredient safe? In this post, we look at melatonin. What is melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in our brain. It…

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Trending – Food Contamination

Elisabeth Anderson

August 7, 2023 - Trending

A new, trending food-focused documentary (imdb.com/title/tt27548083) brought up many concerns about food contamination. In this post, we look at food safety and contamination. What do I need to know about contaminated food and water? Contamination can occur in many different forms by various…

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Trending – Borax

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 31, 2023 - Trending

A wine, and chocolate powder (current Good Manufacturing Practices food manufacturers use will not be followed for cleaning agents like borax. It’s best to focus on getting a nutrient rich diet with foods that contain boron, rather than risking your health consuming borax. The…

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Trending – Electrolytes

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 24, 2023 - Trending

As the heat ramps up in parts of the world, we look at the electrolytes added to many beverages and how they can help us remain healthy. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are not a single ingredient. Instead, electrolytes are a group of essential…

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Trending – Sodium & Salt

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

July 18, 2023 - Trending

In this post, we look at a staple ingredient, sodium. What is sodium? Sodium is a chemical element represented by the symbol "Na" on the periodic table. It is an essential mineral and an electrolyte that plays a crucial role in various physiological functions…

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Insect Repellent – Permethrin

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 10, 2023 - Insect Repellant

In this post, we look at a community requested ingredient, Permethrin, a common insect repellent. What are insect repellents? Insect repellents are products that help prevent, repel, or mitigate pests. These can be products that we apply to our skin or products like…

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Research Partnership – MSU, Corewell Health partner to investigate effects of lead exposure on pregnant women, newborns

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminskirt Kaminski

June 16, 2023 - Research Partnership

Researchers with Michigan State University and Corewell Health are partnering to study the health effects of lead poisoning in the Grand Rapids area. Researchers with Michigan State University and Corewell Health are partnering to study the health effects of lead poisoning in…

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In the news – Titanium Dioxide & Regulatory Agencies

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

June 12, 2023 - In The News

We've written about titanium dioxide and California making headlines. In this post, we look at why many researchers and regulatory agencies agree titanium dioxide is safe. What is titanium dioxide? What does titanium dioxide do? Titanium dioxide is a white, powdery substance that…

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In the news – Titanium Dioxide Regulation in California

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

June 5, 2023 - In The News

Titanium dioxide continues to make headlines. In this post, we take another look at titanium dioxide safety and the proposed California ban. Let’s dive into titanium dioxide. What is titanium dioxide? Titanium dioxide is a white, powdery substance that is widely used as…

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