Glacier X, Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Cherry

high fructose corn syrup

Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.

natural flavor

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

modified food starch

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

sucrose

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.