Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate

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.

cellulose gum

Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.

sucralose

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