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thanks Joy,I can see nothing in their ingredients are lemon/lime only natural flavorings, which we know that this comes in a big "VAT" and it is derived from MSG..I looked up potassium citrate, also they mention sugar, I am concerned, though it just says sugar, it could be corn sugar, cane sugar, HFCS?, what kind of sugar??? So buyer beware..at least you just got educated!Thanks joy for putting this to our attention!Michelehttp://www.drugs.com/potassium.htmlPotassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis.Potassium citrate may also be used for other purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.Important information about potassium citrateYou should not use potassium citrate if you have kidney failure, a urinary tract infection, uncontrolled diabetes, a peptic ulcer in your stomach, 's disease, severe burns or other tissue injury, if you are dehydrated, if you take certain diuretics (water pills), or if you have high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia).You should not take potassium citrate tablets if you have problems with your esophagus, stomach, or intestines that make it difficult for you to swallow or digest pills.Do not crush, chew, break, or suck on an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. Breaking or crushing the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Sucking on a potassium tablet can irritate your mouth or throat. Avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after you take this medication. Take potassium citrate with a meal or bedtime snack, or within 30 minutes after a meal.To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Your heart rate may also be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG) to measure electrical activity

of the heart. This test will help your doctor determine how long to treat you

with potassium. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.Serious side effects of potassium citrate include uneven heartbeat, muscle weakness or limp feeling, severe stomach pain, and numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or mouth.Do not stop taking potassium citrate without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking potassium suddenly, your condition may become worse.Before taking potassium citrateYou should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia);kidney failure;a urinary tract infection;untreated or uncontrolled diabetes;'s disease (an adrenal gland disorder);a large tissue injury such as a severe burn;a peptic ulcer in your stomach;if you are severely dehydrated; orif you are taking a "potassium-sparing" diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), spironolactone (Aldactone, Aldactazide), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide).You should not take potassium citrate tablets if you have problems with your esophagus, stomach, or intestines that make it difficult for you to swallow or digest pills.Before using potassium citrate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:kidney disease;congestive heart failure, enlarged heart, or history of heart attack;other heart disease or high blood pressure;diabetes;a blockage in your stomach or intestines; orchronic diarrhea (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take potassium citrate.FDA pregnancy category C. This

medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether potassium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use potassium citrate without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Read more: http://www.drugs.com/potassium.html#ixzz10HVdU1ag--- On Wed, 9/22/10, Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:From: Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...>Subject: [health] Fw: A Message from Consumer Relations 012492471A"Natural Health and Living"

<health >Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:49 AM

Saw the ad for the new Sierra Mist Natural, which is suppose to have 5 natural ingredients. I searched and searched and could only find sugar and lemon/lime, so I emailed Pepsi Cola. Below is their reply. I do not purchase any of their products and haven't for a long time and even told them this. I must say, they responded promptly with the ingredients and even a link where all of their products are listed with their ingredients.

A Message from Consumer Relations 012492471A

Dear Joyce,Thank you for emailing us at Pepsi-Cola with your product inquiry. Sierra Mist Natural contains: carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, natural flavor and potassium citrate. I invite you to visit www.pepsiproductfacts.com, where you will find up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information on all our beverages. If you should have additional questions, please feel free to contact us again and we’ll be glad to assist.Sincerely,*********************************************************************We hope that we have addressed your concern but if we can be of further assistance, please click the link below to send us your comments. Please do not select the REPLY option through email or your response will not reach us. If link does not work, please copy/paste the URL in to your web browser and hit enter.http://cr.pepsi.com/usen/pepsiusen.cfm?reply=A24803112320256188012492471Ab0SWH19532341********************************************************************* WhiteConsumer Relations Representative012492471A

DID YOU KNOW ... *** All of Pepsi-Cola’s plastic soft-drink bottles contain an average of 10% recycled plastic, and the average aluminum can contains 40% to 50% recycled aluminum. ***

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Interesting how water is a natural ingregient. I know it is but that seems like splitting hairs.

Danny

From: Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...>Natural Health and Living <health >Sent: Wed, September 22, 2010 9:49:25 AMSubject: [health] Fw: A Message from Consumer Relations 012492471A

Saw the ad for the new Sierra Mist Natural, which is suppose to have 5 natural ingredients. I searched and searched and could only find sugar and lemon/lime, so I emailed Pepsi Cola. Below is their reply. I do not purchase any of their products and haven't for a long time and even told them this. I must say, they responded promptly with the ingredients and even a link where all of their products are listed with their ingredients.

A Message from Consumer Relations 012492471A

Dear Joyce,Thank you for emailing us at Pepsi-Cola with your product inquiry. Sierra Mist Natural contains: carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, natural flavor and potassium citrate. I invite you to visit www.pepsiproductfacts.com, where you will find up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information on all our beverages. If you should have additional questions, please feel free to contact us again and we’ll be glad to assist.Sincerely,*********************************************************************We hope that we have addressed your concern but if we can be of further assistance, please click the link below to send us your comments. Please do not select the REPLY option through email or your response will not reach us. If link does not work, please copy/paste the URL in to your web browser and hit

enter.http://cr.pepsi.com/usen/pepsiusen.cfm?reply=A24803112320256188012492471Ab0SWH19532341********************************************************************* WhiteConsumer Relations Representative012492471A DID YOU KNOW ... *** All of Pepsi-Cola’s plastic soft-drink bottles contain an average of 10% recycled plastic, and the average aluminum can contains 40% to 50% recycled aluminum. ***

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Ah, it's carbonated water. :-) That's another horse of a different color. Had they said spring water, I would have been impressed. But they didn't, so they are using carbonated tap water with all of the fluoride and chemicals used to cleanse it.

A Message from Consumer Relations 012492471A

Dear Joyce,Thank you for emailing us at Pepsi-Cola with your product inquiry. Sierra Mist Natural contains: carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, natural flavor and potassium citrate. I invite you to visit www.pepsiproductfacts.com, where you will find up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information on all our beverages. If you should have additional questions, please feel free to contact us again and we’ll be glad to assist.Sincerely,*********************************************************************We hope that we have addressed your concern but if we can be of further assistance, please click the link below to send us your comments. Please do not select the REPLY option through email or your response will not reach us. If link does not work, please copy/paste the URL in to your web browser and hit enter.http://cr.pepsi.com/usen/pepsiusen.cfm?reply=A24803112320256188012492471Ab0SWH19532341********************************************************************* WhiteConsumer Relations Representative012492471A DID YOU KNOW ... *** All of Pepsi-Cola’s plastic soft-drink bottles contain an average of 10% recycled plastic, and the average aluminum can contains 40% to 50% recycled aluminum. ***

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It was stated in the article that table sugar instead of HFCS. I looked up potassium citrate to see if it's on the toxic list, but it's not. Still this is not a drink I want, even if I only had a cup a week. I'll just stick with my water, juice and tea. Have to watch the juice though.

A Message from Consumer Relations 012492471A

Dear Joyce,Thank you for emailing us at Pepsi-Cola with your product inquiry. Sierra Mist Natural contains: carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, natural flavor and potassium citrate. I invite you to visit www.pepsiproductfacts.com, where you will find up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information on all our beverages. If you should have additional questions, please feel free to contact us again and we’ll be glad to assist.Sincerely,*********************************************************************We hope that we have addressed your concern but if we can be of further assistance, please click the link below to send us your comments. Please do not select the REPLY option through email or your response will not reach us. If link does not work, please copy/paste the URL in to your web browser and hit enter.http://cr.pepsi.com/usen/pepsiusen.cfm?reply=A24803112320256188012492471Ab0SWH19532341********************************************************************* WhiteConsumer Relations Representative012492471A DID YOU KNOW ... *** All of Pepsi-Cola’s plastic soft-drink bottles contain an average of 10% recycled plastic, and the average aluminum can contains 40% to 50% recycled aluminum. ***