14/15 ingredients recognized
Liquid water enhancer, sweet tea
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Flagged concerns
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
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.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Water, propylene glycol, malic acid, sucralose and acesulfame potassium (sweeteners), natural flavor, citric acid, yellow 5, red 40, niacinamide, potassium sorbate (preservative), vitamin b6, blue #1, sodium benzoate (preservative), vitamin b12.