16/23 ingredients recognized
Bubba, Energy Drink
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, taurine, sodium citrate, natural flavor, panax ginseng root extract, potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate (preservatives), l-carnitine, caffeine, maltodextrin, caramel color, niacinamide (vitamin b3), d-glucuronolactone, salt, inositol, sucralose, guarana seed extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), red 40, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).
Ingredient analysis
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