Ingredient
Acesulfame Potassium
Scout's take
Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) is an artificial sweetener that has been flagged for potential carcinogenicity concerns in some studies. Stacking two artificial sweeteners (with sucralose) compounds the negative impact on gut health and metabolic signaling.
The case against
Potential carcinogenicity concerns. May disrupt gut microbiome when combined with sucralose. Poorly studied for long-term safety.
from the analysis of C4 Sport Pre-WorkoutPotential carcinogenicity concerns. May disrupt gut microbiome when combined with sucralose.
from the analysis of David Protein BarThe case for
Provides zero-calorie sweetness.
from the analysis of C4 Sport Pre-WorkoutMore from Scout's analyses
Artificial sweetener (Ace-K) with limited long-term safety data. Contains methylene chloride, a potential carcinogen. Often paired with sucralose to mask aftertaste — a double artificial sweetener load.
from the analysis of Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey ProteinAcesulfame potassium (Ace-K) is an artificial sweetener flagged for potential carcinogenicity concerns. Stacking it with sucralose compounds the negative impact on gut health and metabolic signaling.
from the analysis of David Protein BarArtificial sweetener with limited long-term safety data. Contains methylene chloride, a potential carcinogen. Double artificial sweetener load stacked with sucralose.
from the analysis of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Fruit PunchFound in 18 products
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