Energy Drink Mix, Strawberry

Name: Energy Drink Mix, Strawberry
Brand: Great Value

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Flagged concerns

artificial color

Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.

yellow 5

ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.

aspartame

IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.

red 40

Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.

blue 1

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

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.

maltodextrin

Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.

Full ingredient list

Citric acid, maltodextrin, aspartame**, caffeine, contains less than 2% of: natural and artificial flavors, niacinamide (vitamin b3), acesulfame potassium, calcium silicate, calcium pantothenate and biotin (b vitamins), vitamin b6, vitamin b12, magnesium oxide, artificial color, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, soy lecithin, tocopherol (to protect flavor).