MEG - Military Energy Gum | 100mg of Caffeine Per Piece + Increase Energy + Boost Physical Performance + Arctic Mint 8 Pack (40 Count)

It has just enough caffeine to keep u going no jitters love it when I need a little push it is a little pricey but no more then a cup of coffee

I do not consume caffeine until I need it. As a result, this gum was almost overkill.

We literally live on this gum, can’t live without the extra caffeine boost. 100 mg ea piece.

Not very cinnamon tasting

I love this gum, the taste is great, I am a runner and have been using this for several years, I also have dry mouth, this really helps, and it Doesn't have a lot of sugar.

Ugly, hyper-nationaliatic new packaging. Smaller size chews. New mushy texture with all this other negative stuff. What a shame. Shrinkflation. Boo

As a former caffeine user who paid an extremely high price for abusing its legendary positive qualities, I was wary. Couldn't again face the prospect of teeth enamel erosion, shattered sleep patterns, browning of the chompers, major jitters, and the unfocused aggression that came out when the need to get my fix overcame my better nature. After many years of solid abuse, it took a solid week to detox; to break an addiction that left me a manic, body aching, thrashing sweat-soaked junkie. Understandably, I'm unwilling to go thru that nightmare again.Today, caffeine is a very specific tool; taken only when that extra energy boost is needed. And because I'm no longer a regular user, it works when I reach for it. And perhaps more importantly, once the job is accomplished, I flat walk away cold turkey. As much as I absolutely love that luxurious liquid gold, one-hundred percent Kona ground; falling back into addiction isn't an option.Still, I needed something with a kick, ideally without the usual accompanying detrimental side effects. In truth, I haven't yet tried the various B-12 based energy pick-me-ups, which retail for as much as $3 a hit, so perhaps there are better options. But I felt that 100 milligrams of old school might be a workable solution, especially as a cost-effective means of infusion.So far - so good.Now, let's get this out of the way. Yes, the reviews which state the before-and-after flavors of the gum are spot on accurate.Did several tests over the course of a couple weeks to properly gauge the product. Here are the overall results:=================================================================================Minute 1 - Very sweet and refreshing. Typical of most mint flavored gums.1: 30 - The flavor is still there but fading quickly.2:00 - Mint is pretty much gone now. But there's a lingering aftertaste, enough to cover the true flavor of the caffeine. Which, by the way, is damn near unpalatable.2: 30 - The flavoring is gone. However, and it took several doses, I'm getting used to the unpleasantness. Based on comments and observations made by family and friends who quit tobacco, this is similar to nicotine impregnated chews. Essentially, a nasty medicinal flavor.3:00 - From this point it's just work. The instructions say that you must chew for a full five minutes to obtain all 100 milligrams.4:00-5:00 - Not going to lie, the last two minutes are genuinely difficult, but doable.Yes, the taste is foul. But not unbearable. The first time I couldn't finish the product; literally spitting it out to relieve myself from the nastiness. However, with more use, the less offensive it became. With a bit of effort and an expected adult palette, one can accomplish the five minutes.=================================================================================One interesting note: Almost every time I used the gum, within a minute or so, it produced a headache. At first this was quite upsetting as I very, very rarely get headaches. But realized that this was proof that the caffeine was hitting the bloodstream much faster than when drinking either Coffee or Diet Coke, both of which take quite a while to kick in. Again, speaking only for myself, the headaches were light and passed away within an hour or so of ingestion. Also, if you have a sensitive stomach, I suggest eating something prior to using the product.Overall, effective. The advertising accurate.The energy level tick-up was quite noticeable and remained for quite some time. However, remember that I only use the product "as needed" so the effect is likely more profound when compared to a person regularly mainlining.Like all stimulants, the more you use them, the less effective they become. So use it in specific situations as needed.UPDATE (11.13.14): That Free Spearmint pack turned out to be a great marketing tool. Why? Because I LOVE that flavor! This product is now a mainstay at my workstation. Works better than coffee or other liquid caffeine deliver systems. In my experience, the kick takes place very quickly and leaves the body just as quickly; a perfect stimulant. Additionally, I'm no longer staying up for super long periods of time or hand-shaking jittery, which were common side-effects when I did the black gold. <g>I've also bumped this from a 4-Star to a 5-Star, something I very rarely do with Amazon Reviews. It's that good. :-D

Love this stuff, makes me go when my brain doesn't want me to