PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport) — MIXED BERRY PLANT-BASED PROTEIN & GREENS FRUIT & VEGETABLE POWDER DRINK MIX, MIXED BERRY
by PepsiCo, Inc. (CytoSport)MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified
Clinical Product Assessment
MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment
Clinical Narrative
This product contains 14 MRT-tested substances, including a wide array of fruit and vegetable powders, plant proteins, and chemical additives. Because it contains more than 3 triggers, it is considered High Risk for patients in the early stages of the LEAP protocol. Furthermore, the presence of ‘natural flavors’ introduces unknown variables that may contain additional hidden sensitivities. Use of this product should be deferred until the maintenance phase or managed closely by a Certified LEAP Therapist.
Flagged Ingredient Mapping
| Ingredient | Maps To (MRT Panel) | Match Type |
|---|---|---|
| pea protein | Green Pea | DIRECT_MATCH |
| brown rice protein | Rice | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cane sugar | Cane Sugar | DIRECT_MATCH |
| sunflower lecithin | Sunflower | DIRECT_MATCH |
| citric acid | Citric Acid | CHEMICAL_MATCH |
| beet powder | Beet | DIRECT_MATCH |
| spinach powder | Spinach | DIRECT_MATCH |
| broccoli powder | Broccoli | DIRECT_MATCH |
| tomato powder | Tomato | DIRECT_MATCH |
| carrot powder | Carrot | DIRECT_MATCH |
| blueberry powder | Blueberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| raspberry powder | Raspberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| strawberry powder | Strawberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
| cranberry powder | Cranberry | DIRECT_MATCH |
Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients
The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural flavor
This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.
Understanding These Triggers
Blueberry is an MRT-tested berry found in breakfast cereals, muffins, yogurts, and juice blends. Also common in supplements and "superfood" products.
Cane sugar sensitivity is specific to sugarcane-derived sweeteners and is distinct from glucose intolerance. Look for it in ingredient lists as sucrose, cane juice, or turbinado sugar.
Carrot is an individually tested vegetable on the MRT panel. Found in soups, baby food, juice blends, and many vegetable-based processed foods. Related to celery in the Apiaceae family.
A chemical additive tested on the MRT panel. Industrially produced from Aspergillus niger mold, not citrus fruit. Found in beverages, canned goods, candy, and as a preservative in thousands of products.
Green pea is an MRT-tested legume increasingly used as pea protein in plant-based meats, protein powders, and dairy alternatives. Also found in soups and frozen vegetable blends.
Rice is often used as a "safe" base in elimination diets, but some patients do react to it. Verify with your MRT results before assuming rice is safe for your Phase 1 rotation.
Strawberry is an MRT-tested fruit found in yogurts, ice cream, jams, and flavored beverages. Also appears as "natural strawberry flavor" in many processed foods.
Sunflower seed and sunflower oil are MRT-tested. Sunflower lecithin is increasingly used as a soy lecithin alternative. Found in chips, cooking oils, and many "allergen-friendly" products.
Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.
What This Means For Your Diet
With 14 identified triggers, this product has a high concentration of MRT-tested substances. The probability that at least one of these triggers is reactive on your personal panel is statistically significant.
This product is not recommended during Phase 1 (Elimination) or Phase 2 (Reintroduction). It may only be considered during Phase 3 (Maintenance) after your Certified LEAP Therapist has confirmed that all 14 substances scored Green on your individual MRT results.
Products with 3 or more MRT panel triggers require individualized evaluation. Do not attempt to self-assess — your CLT has the clinical training to weigh multiple reactive substances and potential cross-reactivity.
Full Ingredient List
pea protein, brown rice protein, cane sugar, sunflower lecithin, citric acid, beet powder, spinach powder, broccoli powder, tomato powder, carrot powder, blueberry powder, raspberry powder, strawberry powder, cranberry powder
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About This Assessment
This safety assessment was generated by cross-referencing the USDA FoodData Central ingredient record for this product against the 176 substances tested on the Mediator Release Test (MRT) panel. Clinical notes are produced with AI assistance using the matched ingredient data and reviewed by Kerry Watson, NTP, RWP for accuracy against published LEAP ImmunoCalm® protocol guidelines. Risk classifications are based on the number and type of MRT-tested substances identified. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice — always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist before making dietary changes.
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