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| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| acesulfame potassium | Caution | Possible carcinogen. Gut microbiome disruption. |
| artificial color | Low Risk | — |
| aspartame†| Caution | Possible carcinogen (IARC 2B, 2023). Neurotoxicity concerns. |
| blue 1 | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| Citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| contains or less of the following: salt | Low Risk | — |
| magnesium oxide | Low Risk | — |
| maltodextrin* | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| monocalcium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |