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  • Trending – Colloidal and Ionic Silver

    Published on May 15, 2023
    In recent years, colloidal silver has gained popularity as a health supplement, but is it safe? This blog post delves into ionic and colloidal silver safety to help you understand its potential risks and benefits.

  • Real-time Science: Sweeteners

    Published on May 8, 2023
    Science evolves as evidence builds to determine if an ingredient, contaminant, or technology is safe. However, headlines are often faster than the research on an ingredient's harm or safety profile. This community request explores Artificial Sweeteners.

  • Real-time Science: PFAS Compounds

    Published on May 2, 2023
    In this post we look at a community request: PFAS compounds.

  • Herbal Tea

    Published on April 3, 2023
    In this community-requested blog post, we look at herbal tea safety and explore a few common herbal tea ingredients.

  • In the news – Cultivated Meat

    Published on March 27, 2023
    Cultivated meat is making headlines. In this post, we look at the safety and regulatory framework around cultivated meat.

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