Yes — Sports Drink is mildly pro-inflammatory, with a score of +1.8. High sugar content and artificial additives trigger significant inflammatory responses and insulin spikes despite electrolyte replacement benefits.
Each ingredient is scored based on DII-inspired evidence. Negative values are anti-inflammatory; positive values are pro-inflammatory.
High fructose corn syrup
+1.6
Concentrated sugars rapidly spike blood glucose and promote inflammatory cytokine production.
Artificial colors
+0.5
Synthetic dyes may trigger immune responses and increase oxidative stress.
Sodium
-0.3
Electrolyte replacement supports hydration but excessive sodium can raise blood pressure.
Sports Drink's inflammation score of +1.8 is calculated from ingredient-level data weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Sports drinks are typically low FODMAP but high sugar content may cause digestive distress.
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