Protein Energy Bar
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
enriched flour
Stripped of nutrients; high glycemic; bleaching may leave chemical residue.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Proto Whey protein blend, palm oil, enriched flour, sugar, palm kernel oil, canola oil, fructose, natural flavors, milk, cocoa processed with alkali, lecithin, sucralose, salt, baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate, stevia leaf extract