Mixed fruit ready-to-drink electrolyte solution

yellow 6

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

artificial flavors

Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure

acesulfame potassium

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

dextrose

Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike

sucralose

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