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acesulfame potassium

Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.

natural flavors

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

cellulose gum

Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.

sucralose

May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.