Ingredient

Red 40

Flagged in 21

Scout's take

Petroleum-derived synthetic food dye linked to hyperactivity in children and potential carcinogenicity. Banned or requires warning labels in the EU. Particularly concerning in a product marketed to children.

More from Scout's analyses

Petroleum-derived artificial dye linked to hyperactivity in children, behavioral issues, and potential carcinogenicity. Completely unnecessary in a pre-workout supplement.

from the analysis of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Fruit Punch

Petroleum-derived artificial dye linked to hyperactivity, behavioral issues, and potential carcinogenicity. Completely unnecessary in a pre-workout supplement.

from the analysis of Alpha Lion SuperHuman Core Pre-Workout

Petroleum-derived artificial dye linked to hyperactivity in children, behavioral issues, and potential carcinogenicity. Banned in several European countries.

from the analysis of RAW CBUM Itholate Protein Birthday Cake