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| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carbonated water | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| gum acacia | Low Risk | — |
| high fructose corn syrup | Caution | Metabolic disruption. Liver stress. Obesity. |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| potassium benzoate (preservative) | Beneficial | — |
| potassium sorbate (preservative) | Caution | Allergen. DNA damage at high concentrations. |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |