12/13 ingredients recognized
Beverage, lemonade
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Flagged concerns
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
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.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sucrose acetate isobutyrate
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Water, citric acid, potassium citrate, potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), sodium hexametaphosphate, gum acacia, sucralose, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, natural flavor, acesulfame potassium, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), yellow 5.