Energy drink

Name: Energy drink
Brand: Amp

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Flagged concerns

red 40

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

blue 1

May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.

artificial flavor

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.

modified food starch

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

sucralose

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

sodium benzoate

Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.

Full ingredient list

Carbonated water, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, citrus pectin, sodium benzoate (preserves freshness), sodium hexametaphosphate (to protect flavor), modified food starch, caffeine, guarana seed extract, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, niacinamide (vitamin b3), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), salt, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), taurine, panax ginseng root extract, blue 1, red 40, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).