{"id":6827,"date":"2021-05-04T20:34:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T12:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=6827"},"modified":"2021-05-05T02:07:01","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T18:07:01","slug":"is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free? (Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.6015625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart is a delicious energy drink that still maintains the great classic taste of the original soda. With ample amounts of caffeine (90mg), this drink can be your next go-to drink just in case you need a little more energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Does it work for a gluten-free diet, you ask?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>The short answer: Yes, it does. Mountain Dew Kickstart contains gluten-free ingredients, and the production of the drink itself doesn&rsquo;t seem to come from facilities that use wheat, barley or rye products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>But of course, the answer isn&rsquo;t limited to just a short paragraph, so let&rsquo;s dive into the article below to get a more detailed analysis on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aa7c2eb236\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Nutritional_Facts\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutritional Facts\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutritional Facts<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Caffeine_Content\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Caffeine Content\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Caffeine Content<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Sugar_Content\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Sugar Content\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Sugar Content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Ingredients\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Are_The_Caffeine_And_Sugar_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\" title=\"Are The Caffeine And Sugar In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?\">Are The Caffeine And Sugar In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Are_The_Artificial_Sweeteners_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\" title=\"Are The Artificial Sweeteners In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?\">Are The Artificial Sweeteners In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Are_The_Colorings_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\" title=\"Are The Colorings In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?\">Are The Colorings In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Keto-Friendly\" title=\"Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Keto-Friendly?\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Keto-Friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Vegan-Friendly\" title=\"Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Vegan-Friendly?\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Vegan-Friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#What_Are_The_Health_Risks_Of_Drinking_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"What Are The Health Risks Of Drinking Mountain Dew Kickstart?\">What Are The Health Risks Of Drinking Mountain Dew Kickstart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Other_Gluten-Free_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Other Gluten-Free Energy Drinks\">Other Gluten-Free Energy Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#So_Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\" title=\"So, Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?\">So, Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-gluten-free\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Gluten-Free_Diet\"><\/span>What Is A Gluten-Free Diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basically, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/gluten-free-diet\/art-20048530\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/gluten-free-diet\/art-20048530\" target=\"_blank\">gluten-free<\/a> diet means that you don&rsquo;t consume any food that includes wheat, barley, or rye.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people opt for a gluten-free diet because they&rsquo;re either <strong>sensitive to gluten-based foods<\/strong> or they happen to be experiencing <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/celiacdisease.html#:~:text=Celiac%20disease%20is%20an%20immune,wheat%2C%20rye%2C%20and%20barley.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/celiacdisease.html#:~:text=Celiac%20disease%20is%20an%20immune,wheat%2C%20rye%2C%20and%20barley.\" target=\"_blank\">celiac<\/a> disease.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, unless you have a medical condition that prohibits you from consuming any gluten products, it&rsquo;s totally fine to have gluten in your system once in a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that <strong>your body may run on fewer <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/medcraveonline.com\/JNHFE\/JNHFE-01-00028.php\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medcraveonline.com\/JNHFE\/JNHFE-01-00028.php\" target=\"_blank\">nutrients<\/a><\/strong> if you avoid gluten entirely. While you can still improve your nutrient deficiencies by eating other foods, it&rsquo;s still the best idea to not deprive yourself of gluten. But of course, it all boils down to your preferences as not all bodies are the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more explanation on the gluten-free diet, check out the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&rsquo;s the big deal with gluten? - William D. Chey\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uEM2iDT-VAk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we&rsquo;ve got that covered, let&rsquo;s dive further down below to find out just how gluten-friendly Mountain Dew Kickstart is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Nutritional_Facts\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutritional Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before we get into finding out whether or not Mountain Dew Kickstart is gluten-free, let&rsquo;s have a quick look at its nutritional values:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Typical Value<br>(Standard Serving<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart <br>(16 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Energy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Carbohydrates <\/strong><br><strong>(Of which Sugars)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20g <br>(21g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">170mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">90mg <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Nutrition Facts in Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x.jpeg\" alt=\"Nutrition Facts of Kickstart\" class=\"wp-image-7105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Nutrition Facts of Kickstart\" class=\"wp-image-7105 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Nutrition Facts of Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Caffeine_Content\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Caffeine Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 16 fl.oz can of Mountain Dew kickstart contains an average amount of 90mg of caffeine, which makes it suitable even for those who aren&rsquo;t avid caffeine drinkers. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1146\/annurev.nu.02.070182.001543?journalCode=nutr\" target=\"_blank\">Caffeine<\/a> is an amazing ingredient that can <strong>help you stay awake and alert<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s no surprise that it&rsquo;s the key ingredient in all energy drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if your usual Starbucks order is a tall drink that contains about 175mg to 260mg of caffeine, or if you have a high caffeine tolerance, the Mountain Dew Kickstart may not be as effective for you. You may find yourself reaching out for more than one can of this drink within a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, too much caffeine can bring about the following health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-side-effects\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-side-effects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risks<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Jitters<\/li><li>Acid Reflux<\/li><li>Inability to focus<\/li><li>Gastrointestinal discomfort<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Irritability&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the 90mg of caffeine in Mountain Dew Kickstart is a <strong>healthy amount<\/strong> that&rsquo;s enough to power you throughout the day. Plus, I don&rsquo;t recommend going for a second can due to its high sugar content that will be detrimental to your health in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Sugar_Content\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Sugar Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While Mountain Dew Kickstart has relatively healthy caffeine content, you should be cautious of its sugar content, as 20g of sugar in a single serving is a lot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your reference, here&rsquo;s what the American Heart Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AHA<\/a>) recommends as the daily sugar limit for healthy adults: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Men<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>36g of sugar\/ 150 calories<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Women<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>25g of sugar \/ 100 calories<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>The daily sugar limit recommended by the AHA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, you&rsquo;ll be taking up <strong>more than half<\/strong> of your daily sugar limit just with one can of Mountain Dew Kickstart. Hence, I wouldn&rsquo;t drink more than one can of this drink as overconsumption of sugar can lead to health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/docs\/default-source\/searo\/myanmar\/factsheet-sugar.pdf?sfvrsn=d0cdcffa_4\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/docs\/default-source\/searo\/myanmar\/factsheet-sugar.pdf?sfvrsn=d0cdcffa_4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issues<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Acne<\/li><li>Damaged teeth<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Heart problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, too much sugar causes our <strong>blood glucose to decrease<\/strong>, which will, in turn, make us feel more&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.sanfordhealth.org\/healthy-living\/sugar-crash-effects\/\">tired<\/a>&nbsp;eventually.&nbsp;I think this defeats the purpose of drinking an energy drink in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While sugar is indeed is a wonderful ingredient that adds a lot of sweetness and flavor, it should always be consumed in moderation for the sake of your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next, here&rsquo;s the complete list of ingredients in a 16 fl.oz can of Mountain Dew Kickstart:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carbonated water<\/li><li>High fructose corn syrup<\/li><li>White grape juice concentrate<\/li><li>Citric acid<\/li><li>Sodium polyphosphates (Preservative)<\/li><li>Natural flavor<\/li><li>Potassium sorbate (Preservative)<\/li><li>Caffeine (90mg)<\/li><li>Potassium citrate<\/li><li>Potassium chloride<\/li><li>Gum Arabic<\/li><li>Acesulfame potassium (Artificial Sweetener)<\/li><li>Sucralose (Artificial Sweetener)<\/li><li>Red 40 (Coloring)<\/li><li>Calcium disodium EDTA<\/li><li>Sucrose acetate isobutyrate<\/li><li>Salt<\/li><li>Blue 1 (Coloring)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Energy Drink Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-7107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Energy Drink Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-7107 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Ingredients of Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_The_Caffeine_And_Sugar_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>Are The Caffeine And Sugar In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both caffeine and regular sugar isn&rsquo;t derived from any gluten-based sources. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine can be produced naturally from plant sources or synthetically made in a lab. Whereas regular sugar mostly comes from sugar beets or sugar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/engineering\/sugar-production#:~:text=Cane%20sugar%20processing%20consists%20of,any%20remaining%20juice%20or%20syrup.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/engineering\/sugar-production#:~:text=Cane%20sugar%20processing%20consists%20of,any%20remaining%20juice%20or%20syrup.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cane<\/a>. Thus, it&rsquo;s safe to say that the caffeine and sugar content in Mountain Dew Kickstart is gluten-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_The_Artificial_Sweeteners_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>Are The Artificial Sweeteners In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart also contains <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/artificial-sweeteners-good-or-bad#:~:text=Artificial%20sweeteners%20are%20often%20the,sugar%20intake%20and%20lose%20weight.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/artificial-sweeteners-good-or-bad#:~:text=Artificial%20sweeteners%20are%20often%20the,sugar%20intake%20and%20lose%20weight.\" target=\"_blank\">sweeteners<\/a>, namely, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, and High Fructose Corn Syrup, and they are all derived from non-gluten sources.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium are made from <strong>synthetic sources<\/strong>, which makes them gluten-free substance. They also contain&nbsp;<strong>zero calories<\/strong>&nbsp;but are a hundred times sweeter than regular sugar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for High Fructose Corn Syrup (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodintol.com\/latest-news\/14-food-production-news\/104-high-fructose-corn-syrup-hfcs\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.foodintol.com\/latest-news\/14-food-production-news\/104-high-fructose-corn-syrup-hfcs\" target=\"_blank\">HFCS<\/a>), it&rsquo;s actually made out of <strong>corn starch <\/strong>which doesn&rsquo;t include any gluten components.&nbsp;This explains why it&rsquo;s popularly used in various gluten-free foods to add more sweetness and flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>While it&rsquo;s evident that you can have these sweeteners while on a gluten-free diet, researchers have found <strong>health risks<\/strong> relating to their consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re already experiencing digesting symptoms, consuming Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium may actually&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4406911\/\">worsen<\/a>&nbsp;it. So, this is definitely something to look out for, especially if you have a gluten intolerance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add on, HFCS is a fructose-glucose blend which makes it harder for the body to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-ba\" target=\"_blank\">process <\/a>it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, as long as you don&rsquo;t go overboard on Mountain Dew Kickstart, I think the sweeteners in this drink won&rsquo;t affect you much. But of course, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to consult with your doctor first, or you can opt for other beverages to avoid gastrointestinal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_The_Colorings_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>Are The Colorings In Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The colourings that are present in a 16 fl.oz can of Mountain Dew Kickstart are gluten-free.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains the food colourings Blue 1 and Red 40, <strong>made from chemicals and dyes<\/strong>. Hence they are safe for your gluten-free diet, as confirmed by the National Celiac Association (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalceliac.org\/celiac-disease-resources\/confusing-gluten-free-diet-ingredients\/\">NCA<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring.jpeg\" alt=\"A picture of a hand pouring coloring into a measuring container\" class=\"wp-image-7083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"A picture of a hand pouring coloring into a measuring container\" class=\"wp-image-7083 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring-300x200.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring-768x512.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coloring.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Only safe and tested colours used here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Keto-Friendly\"><\/span>Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Keto-Friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on the qualifications of a keto-friendly&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-ketogenic-diet\"><strong>diet<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;which involves consuming fewer carbs, more protein and fat, Mountain Dew Kickstart isn&rsquo;t keto-friendly due to its high sugar content.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of relying on sugar for energy, this type of diet depends on 90% fat for your body&rsquo;s fuel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, processed food like fast food and sugary drinks like sodas are usually the type of food to cut back on if you&rsquo;re on a keto diet. Instead, you would opt for seafood, fruits, and vegetables because they contain<strong> fewer carbohydrates. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the <strong>20g of sugar<\/strong> in Mountain Dew Kickstart will affect your keto diet. So, I highly recommend going for low-carb and zero-calorie energy drinks instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Vegan-Friendly\"><\/span>Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Vegan-Friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ingredients listed in Mountain Dew Kickstart are definitely vegan-friendly. However, the colorings included in the drink could be a controversial topic, and it would eventually depend on your philosophy about going vegan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexico.com\/definition\/vegan-friendly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">definition<\/a>, vegan products are those manufactured without the use of animal products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how conscious you are, Mountain Dew Kickstart might not be for you due to the concerns raised about food coloring. Many ethical vegans are against the use of Blue 1 food coloring due to its animal <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/efsajournal\/pub\/1853\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/efsajournal\/pub\/1853\" target=\"_blank\">testing<\/a> background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said, if you&rsquo;re more of a health-conscious vegan, it shouldn&rsquo;t be a problem for you. Otherwise, you can opt for other energy drinks that are both vegan and cruelty-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Health_Risks_Of_Drinking_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span>What Are The Health Risks Of Drinking Mountain Dew Kickstart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In my opinion, Mountain Dew Kickstart becomes bad for your health only if you excessively consume it regularly, and this is mainly due to its insanely high sugar content. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caffeine is great. Who doesn&rsquo;t love how it magically puts us in a better mood and helps keep us productive? However, going over the recommended daily intake could make us feel side&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\">effects<\/a>&nbsp;like <strong>dehydration and even trigger our anxiety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>I prefer only taking energy drinks that contain around 50mg to 100mg worth of caffeine because I try to avoid feeling dependent on it.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also important to note that having an excessive amount of caffeine every day can lead to caffeine&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addictioncenter.com\/stimulants\/caffeine\/\">dependence<\/a>. Then it would eventually lead to <strong>withdrawals<\/strong>, and once this happens, you&rsquo;ll find it hard to function productively without caffeine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, Mountain Dew Kickstart only contains&nbsp;<strong>90mg of caffeine<\/strong>&nbsp;per serving. I think that&rsquo;s a healthy amount to have in an energy drink.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&rsquo;ll take you about five cans to overconsume caffeine, it&rsquo;s still best to limit yourself to only one can per day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason being is because its <strong>20g of sugar already exceeds the recommended daily sugar limit<\/strong>, so having multiple cans of this drink at once is just asking for trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, with that amount of sugar in a single serving, you&rsquo;ll most likely experience&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sugar-crash\">hypoglycemia<\/a>, or better known as a <strong>sugar crash<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s what happens when you consume too much sugar, and your <strong>blood glucose levels decrease drastically.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the safest and healthiest way to consume Mountain Dew Kickstart is to have <strong>one can in a day and not more than three cans per week<\/strong>. Also, if I were you, I would only have it during desperate times and not include the drink in my everyday diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Gluten-Free_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Other Gluten-Free Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not keen on Mountain Dew Kickstart, you can check out my other articles that cover other energy drink brands and if they&rsquo;re gluten-friendly or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-amp-energy-drink-gluten-free\/\">AMP Energy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-bang-energy-drink-gluten-free\/\">Bang Energy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-game-fuel-gluten-free\/\">Game Fuel<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Gluten-Free\"><\/span>So, Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Gluten-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Gluten food\" class=\"wp-image-6045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-1024x682.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Gluten food\" class=\"wp-image-6045 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Gluten_food_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Is it gluten-free?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on my thorough analysis above, it&rsquo;s clear that the Mountain Dew Kickstart is safe from any significant traces of gluten, and it also doesn&rsquo;t seem to be cross-contaminated by gluten-based products.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, rest assured as this energy drink can be considered gluten-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, you may need to be cautious of its high sugar content and how it will affect your overall diet. I would also suggest you ask for your doctor&rsquo;s opinion before adding this energy drink into your gluten-free diet, especially if you&rsquo;re celiac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, if you&rsquo;re on a gluten-free diet based on your personal preferences, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about consuming Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles\"><\/span>Other Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-nutrition-facts\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-nutrition-facts\/\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-vegan-detailed\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-vegan-detailed\/\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Vegan?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/where-to-buy-mountain-dew-kickstart\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/where-to-buy-mountain-dew-kickstart\/\">Where To Buy Mountain Dew Kickstart?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart is a delicious energy drink that still maintains the great classic taste of the original soda. 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