Iced Coffee Beverage

CORN SYRUP

Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.

ACESULFAME POTASSIUM

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

NATURAL FLAVOR

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

CARRAGEENAN

Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.

SUCRALOSE

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

SUGAR

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.