Mello Yello Soda Citrus Flavored
Backed by 27 studiesOverall grade based on research across 2 ingredients.
49out of 100Grade D
Research evidence score
Weighed against 27 published studies · led by Caffeine
Ingredient breakdown
D
CaffeineImproves alertness and cognitive performance
Research direction: Mixed findingsEvidence: 20 studiesEvidence strength: Weak - research is split or limited
The effect of caffeine supplementation on muscular strength and endurance: A meta-analysis of meta-analyses (2024)Does ergogenic effect of caffeine supplementation depend on CYP1A2 genotypes? A systematic review with meta-analysis (2023)The effects of caffeine supplementation on blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. (2023)
C
High Fructose Corn SyrupGeneral health support
Research direction: Mixed findingsEvidence: 7 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
High fructose corn syrup supplementation progressively increased serum adenosine and inosine: Inosine raising blood pressure and heart rate in rats (2021)PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTATION AGAINST HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP-INDUCED RETINAL DAMAGE IN RATS THROUGH REDUCTION OF INFLAMMATION AND APOPTOSIS (2025)Circulating mir-200c and mir-33a may be used as biomarkers for predicting high fructose corn syrup-induced fatty liver and vitamin D supplementation-related liver changes (2022)
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