first street sports drink

high fructose corn syrup

Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.

yellow 6

Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.

natural flavor

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

sugar

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.