Recent Examples on the WebTheir products are third-party tested for purity and potency, including nutritional content, pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals, allergens, microbes, and other potential contaminants.—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 Things To Consider While they aren’t certified by one of our preferred third-party organizations, Pure Encapsulation’s ingredients are tested for identity, potency, contaminants, metals, and allergens.—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024 The first way is to reduce exposure to seasonal allergens.—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 According to an allergen and ingredient guide on the Dunkin’ website, every doughnut on its limited-time and permanent menus includes at least eggs, milk, soy and wheat, meaning none are vegan or gluten-free.—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 The foods used in the study were peanut, cashew, egg, milk, walnut, hazelnut and wheat, which are some of the most common allergens, Wood said.—Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024 The top allergens in the regions are elm, juniper and poplar pollen, according to Pollen.—The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024 Other than food, common allergen culprits that can lead to anaphylaxis are insect stings, latex, and medicines, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024 The skin barrier protects you from allergens, bacteria, and environmental irritants, such as pollution and toxins.—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Allergen,, blend of allerg- (in Allergieallergy) and -gen (in Antigenantigen)
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