In the news – Polyvinyl Alcohol
The weight of evidence: Why detergent-grade PVA is safe for people & the environment
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What’s the risk? Alcohol consumption
You’ve probably seen the headlines suggesting “go.msu.edu/cris-idea.
Citations and further reading.
World Health Organization. (2023, January 4). No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health. WHO Regional Office for Europe.
Exploring Gold-Standard Science
In prior posts, we’ve discussed at a high level how to analyze a research study and how decisions are made by understanding the weight of evidence.
In this post, we will look deeper to help identify key characteristics of a quality (i.e.,…
Weight of Evidence
If you’ve ever wondered how scientists decide whether an ingredient is safe to eat, use, or breathe in, especially when different studies say different things, you’re not alone. One term experts often use is “weight of evidence.” But what does that…
What’s the risk? Synthetic vs natural chemical ingredients
We see continued conversations about synthetic food ingredients, but what are they, and how do they differ from natural ones? In this post, we look at synthetic vs natural ingredients.
Top Takeaways:
Every ingredient is a chemical, even natural ones like water…
GRAS Loophole?
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services leadership has suggested that the GRAS process needs to be changed. In this post, we provide context to help you better understand what GRAS is and isn't.
Top Takeaways:
GRAS stands for Generally Recognized…
Community Request – Diacetyl
In this community request, we look at diacetyl, a compound that’s caused safety confusion.
Top Takeaways:
Diacetyl is safe for ingesting in food and beverages.
Some vape and e-cigarette liquids contain diacetyl.
You should avoid inhaling diacetyl in all forms.
What is diacetyl?
Diacetyl…
Trending – Understanding health, wellness, and medicine
Wellness and medicine all aim to improve health—but only one is backed by science. Here’s what you need to know.
Top Takeaways:
Health is your current state, wellness is behavior-based, and medicine is evidence-based.
Wellness can support health, but it’s not a…
Trending – Prebiotic Soda
Prebiotic sodas are gaining popularity as a health-conscious alternative to traditional soft drinks. In this post, we explore prebiotic sodas.
Top Takeaways:
Prebiotic sodas contain fiber and offer a lower-sugar alternative to traditional sodas.
Prebiotics feed existing gut bacteria, while probiotics introduce…
Iodine
Recent headlines are bringing awareness to an iodine mineral deficiency growing in many parts of the world. In this post, we look at the mineral iodine.
Top Takeaways:
Iodine is essential for thyroid health, metabolism, brain development, and immune support.
Natural iodine…