MEG (Military Energy Gum) - Cinnamon | Enhance Your Physical Performance with 100mg of Caffeine Per Piece, Ultimate Energy Boost for Workouts, Alternative to Energy Drinks | Pack of 24

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.

This gum does a good job of helping to keep me awake when I am traveling. At the first onset of feeling sleepy, I chew one of these gums and it helps restore my attentiveness. Though I still recommend stopping and walking around at a rest area or convenience store, I have found that this gum is helpful when I need a boost.

If you haven't served in the military and aren't used to this gum....oh boy are you in for a treat screw monsters and pre work out 2 of these bad boys and your going fast like it's nascar

Pros:-Tastes pretty good! (To a point)-Easy to carry packaging.-You get SO FRIGGIN' MANY.-Works as advertised.Cons:-Taste gets bad after prolonged chewing. Like fake sugar bad.-I'm worried about the amount of caffeine I'm taking in. Mostly because of how easy it is.-I'm worried about the amount of caffeine I'm actually absorbing. Mostly because it's gum and you're told to spit it out after 5 minutes. Is it really that effective?So. My job title is Web Developer. I've been at it for over a year but I'm still learning a lot of this. I'm also finishing up my final semester in an unrelated field for my associates. I've also got a dog that needs to go out early in the morning at late at night. Oh, and I do the majority of the cooking in the house. This leaves me with little time to relax and a major need for energy boosts.There are times when I can spend upwards of 20 minutes a day total just in the process of making barely acceptable coffee in our office Keurig, just so I can get back to my desk and get through a task. I haven't fallen asleep on the job, yet, but there have been times when I can feel my whole body starting to fade into it. There was something missing in my life and I knew it was...Vivarin. The Caffeine pill. (or something like it).However, that stuff isn't the cheapest thing, and it doesn't work fast enough sometimes to ward off the drowsiness.Then here comes MEG.Yeah, it tastes like shit after a few minutes, but you are only supposed to chew it for 5 minutes anyway.It's about 100mg of caffeine per piece, and they recommend you only take 4 pcs total per day, which is really all I need. One chew when I wake up to get my day going is enough to get me out of bed, out the door, into the office, and up to about 10-11am. Another piece, another boost, I'm good till lunch. After that, I might take another pc to either freshen my breath or maybe around 2pm to keep the groove going. Then it's another piece before I head out, because class will actually have me falling asleep if I'm not careful.It's hard to pay attention for me when I'm not actively working on something. So lecture-style classes bore me straight to sleep. But with a tasty little Arctic Mint and the 100mg of caffeine rushing in, I'm good until I get home. Then cooking time. At this point I won't chew anymore unless I have homework or something else that requires me to stay up a little longer, but if possible I usually opt for something sugary instead. Just a little rush before I crash into bed, only to start over again.Would I buy these at half price? Definitely. Even though I gave this a 4/5 stars, I'm very happy with the product. Dropping the price will keep me coming back for more.Would I buy these at double price? Maybe. I like them, but at double price, I might as well get Vivarin or some other caffeinated product to keep me going.Would I buy these again at all? Almost definitely. I'm going to keep an eye out for similar products that may interest me when I get close to low, but as far as I can tell, aside from any potential health risks, these are going to be a repeat purchase for me.

I have quite a stock of different kinds of caffeine gum and when I use them all up I will stay with this one for one reason: no food dye. Tastes good,made in USA, that's a PLUS. Good quality gum. Keep by your bedside and when that alarm goes off, pop one in your mouth.

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

I bought this gum for over a decade. The new formula is absolutely trash. I will not be buying this again. The flavor goes away in less than three minutes. The gum is no longer chewy. It almost disintegrates within 10 minutes. It also makes my mouth very dry while chewing it. All around this change in company has been a total disaster. I no longer recommend this product.