{"id":6882,"date":"2021-05-05T14:27:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T06:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=6882"},"modified":"2021-05-05T17:07:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T09:07:47","slug":"mountain-dew-kickstart-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Dew Kickstart Review (Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:65.222222222222%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Produced and manufactured by one of the largest multinational food and beverage corporations worldwide, PepsiCo, <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-bad-for-you\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5647\">Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/a> is an enhanced soda filled with caffeine, vitamins, and delicious tangy fruit flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s no wonder many would say that Mountain Dew Kickstart is the drink you need to quench your thirst and give you a boost of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>Personally, I&rsquo;d give it a 7 out of 10. Not only does it maintains the classic taste of the original soda, but it also contains 90mg of caffeine. It&rsquo;s a good amount of caffeine, especially for those with a relatively low caffeine tolerance.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about it, read on for my full review of Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/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-662577511ba75\" 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 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Calories_in_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"Calories in Mountain Dew Kickstart\">Calories in Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Caffeine_Content_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"Caffeine Content In Mountain Dew Kickstart\">Caffeine Content In Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/a><\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Sugar_Content_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"Sugar Content In Mountain Dew Kickstart\">Sugar Content In Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Does_Mountain_Dew_Contain_Artificial_Sweeteners\" title=\"Does Mountain Dew Contain Artificial Sweeteners?\">Does Mountain Dew Contain Artificial Sweeteners?<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Does_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Give_You_Energy\" title=\"Does Mountain Dew Kickstart Give You Energy?\">Does Mountain Dew Kickstart Give You Energy?<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#How_Bad_Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"How Bad Is Mountain Dew Kickstart?\">How Bad Is Mountain Dew Kickstart?<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#How_Long_Does_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Last\" title=\"How Long Does Mountain Dew Kickstart Last?\">How Long Does Mountain Dew Kickstart Last?<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Flavors\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Flavors\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Flavors<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Where_Can_I_Buy_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"Where Can I Buy Mountain Dew Kickstart?\">Where Can I Buy 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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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\/mountain-dew-kickstart-review\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutrition Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;re wondering how Mountain Dew Kickstart compares to other energy drink brands, here&rsquo;s an overview:<\/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 <\/strong><br><strong>(16 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Monster <\/strong><br><strong>(16 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Red Bull <\/strong><br><strong>(12 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><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">240 calories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">160 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><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2.28g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;1g<\/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\">21g<br>(20g)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60g<br>(55g)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40g<br>(39g)<\/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><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">370mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">150mg<\/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><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">160mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">114mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>The nutritional values in Mountain Dew Kickstart compared to Monster and Red Bull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart\" class=\"wp-image-7198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_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_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart\" class=\"wp-image-7198 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-1.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-1-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Nutrition_Facts_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_Nutrition_Facts_1250x-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Nutritional Facts of Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Mountain Dew Kickstart and what exactly you&rsquo;re getting out of one, hand on over to the article I&rsquo;ve written on <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-nutrition-facts\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4756\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutrition Facts<\/a> for a more in-depth look.<\/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>Below is the complete list of ingredients present 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 flavour<\/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<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-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart\" class=\"wp-image-7199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-2-768x576.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-2.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart\" class=\"wp-image-7199 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-2.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-2-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mtn_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients_1250x-2-768x576.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-2.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Ingredients of Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories_in_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span>Calories in Mountain Dew Kickstart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains an average amount of 80 calories per 16 fl.oz can.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the&nbsp;<strong>80 calories<\/strong>&nbsp;in Mountain Dew Kickstart isn&rsquo;t that bad, considering that other energy drinks have twice the amount of calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference, healthy adults are&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/our-work\/food-nutrition\/previous-dietary-guidelines\/2015#:~:text=Estimates%20range%20from%201%2C600%20to,per%20day%20for%20adult%20men.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommended<\/a>&nbsp;to have around&nbsp;<strong>1,600 calories &ndash; 2,400 calories each day for women<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>2,000 calories &ndash; 3,000 calories per day for men.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the calories in Mountain Dew Kickstart won&rsquo;t affect much of your overall diet. I think it&rsquo;ll make a good pre-workout drink if you&rsquo;re looking for extra calories to burn off during exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you need to be careful of its sugar content as it has 20g of sugar in a single can. It&rsquo;s definitely not a healthy amount to have regularly, especially if you&rsquo;re someone who has a more sedentary lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, I would suggest you opt for energy drinks that are low in calories or calorie-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine_Content_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span>Caffeine Content In Mountain Dew Kickstart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains only 90mg of caffeine which is a fair amount, in my opinion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caffeine<\/a>&nbsp;is an amazing ingredient that keeps us up and running. There&rsquo;s a reason why this ingredient is popular worldwide and often the first drink we consume the moment we wake up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the&nbsp;<strong>90mg of caffeine<\/strong>&nbsp;in Mountain Dew Kickstart is just the right amount to have, as it&rsquo;s unlikely that it&rsquo;ll leave you with any unnecessary side effects after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Personally, I try to drink only 50mg to 100mg of caffeine because too much caffeine gives me jitters and the feeling of heart palpitations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your caffeine tolerance is higher, Mountain Dew Kickstart might not work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also important to note that the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a>&nbsp;only recommends a&nbsp;<strong>maximum of 400mg of caffeine per day<\/strong>&nbsp;for healthy adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though you won&rsquo;t be exceeding this limit with just one can of Mountain Dew Kickstart, it&rsquo;ll be just as&nbsp;<strong>easy to overconsume<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have no self-control. In return, this will bring about health&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-side-effects\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">problems<\/a>&nbsp;such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Jitters<\/li><li>Inability to focus<\/li><li>Gastrointestinal discomfort<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Irritability&nbsp;<\/li><li>Heart palpitations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking all the above in mind, you should always control your overall caffeine intake. I would also suggest you&nbsp;<strong>stick to just<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>one can<\/strong>&nbsp;of Mountain Dew Kickstart a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Man having a headache\" class=\"wp-image-6887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x.jpg 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Man having a headache\" class=\"wp-image-6887 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x-300x196.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x-768x501.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash_900x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Too much caffeine may lead to a nasty headache.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_Content_In_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span>Sugar Content In Mountain Dew Kickstart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 16 fl.oz can of Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 20g of sugar. Although it&rsquo;s a lot less than the sugar content in Monster and Red Bull, it&rsquo;s still an unhealthy amount of sugar to be consumed regularly.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\">AHA<\/a>&nbsp;recommends a&nbsp;<strong>daily sugar limit of 25g for women and 36g for men<\/strong>, a single can of Mountain Dew Kickstart will take up more than half of your daily limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s safe to say that including a sugary energy drink like this one in your everyday diet will eventually lead to health&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/eating-too-much-sugar#long-term-risks\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issues<\/a>&nbsp;such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Acne<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Obesity<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Insulin Resistance<\/li><li>Cardiovascular disease<\/li><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Cancer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>My advice is to have Mountain Dew Kickstart&nbsp;<strong>occasionally<\/strong>&nbsp;and monitor your overall sugar intake throughout the day to avoid damaging your health in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested to learn about the symptoms of overconsumption of sugar, 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 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"15 Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5oRF5DqAizc?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Mountain_Dew_Contain_Artificial_Sweeteners\"><\/span>Does Mountain Dew Contain Artificial Sweeteners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains several artificial&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/artificial-sweeteners-good-or-bad#:~:text=Artificial%20sweeteners%20are%20often%20the,sugar%20intake%20and%20lose%20weight.\"><strong>sweeteners<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;such as High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), Sucralose, and Acesulfame<\/strong> <strong>Potassium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These artificial sweeteners are all&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/high-intensity-sweeteners\">FDA<\/a>&nbsp;approved, which explains why many processed foods contain them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although sweeteners such as Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium are calorie-free, overconsuming can lead to&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1043276013000878\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metabolic syndrome<\/a>. You&rsquo;ll have a higher risk of being a victim if you already have a pre-existing medical condition like&nbsp;<strong>obesity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for High Fructose Corn Syrup (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-vs-sugar\">HFCS<\/a>), it&rsquo;s actually derived from&nbsp;<strong>corn syrup<\/strong>&nbsp;and is the main source of sugar for Mountain Dew Kickstart. This ingredient, too, can be&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649104\/\">dangerous<\/a>&nbsp;for your health if not taken in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All in all, as long as you control your limit and not have more than one can of this drink every day, you should be safe.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Give_You_Energy\"><\/span>Does Mountain Dew Kickstart Give You Energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 90mg of caffeine in a 16 fl.oz can of Mountain Dew Kickstart is enough to boost your energy. However, it also depends on how well your body responds to it.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re a regular Starbucks customer and your usual order is a tall drink (175mg &ndash; 260mg of caffeine) or a grande (330mg of caffeine), you may find yourself reaching out for more than one can of Mountain Dew Kickstart to feel its full effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you have a lower caffeine metabolism, the caffeine content in this drink is enough to <strong>enhance your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-and-exercise#:~:text=Caffeine%20is%20Very%20Effective&amp;text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20caffeine,60%20minutes%20before%20a%20workout.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-and-exercise#:~:text=Caffeine%20is%20Very%20Effective&amp;text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20caffeine,60%20minutes%20before%20a%20workout.\" target=\"_blank\">physical<\/a> performance<\/strong> and <strong>increase your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20182035\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20182035\/\" target=\"_blank\">cognition<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I personally don&rsquo;t encourage you to drink multiple cans of Mountain Dew Kickstart regularly as <strong>its sugar content is alarming<\/strong>. Due to the 20g of sugar present in this drink, it&rsquo;s best to only have it when you really need that extra boost of energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides potentially exposing yourself to long-term health issues, you&rsquo;ll most likely experience a nasty sugar <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.sanfordhealth.org\/healthy-living\/sugar-crash-effects\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/news.sanfordhealth.org\/healthy-living\/sugar-crash-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\">crash<\/a> once the effect wears off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s what happens when your body&rsquo;s blood glucose level drops because of too much sugar. Then, you&rsquo;ll feel tired and slow after, and I&rsquo;m sure that&rsquo;s the last thing you want to be feeling during a busy day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Remember, moderation is key.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Bad_Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span>How Bad Is Mountain Dew Kickstart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you consume Mountain Dew Kickstart excessively, it can lead to a high sugar diet, which will affect your health in the long run.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart<br>(16 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Daily Max Limit<br>(Female \/ Male)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80 calories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,400 calories \/ 3,000 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Caffeine <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">90mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">400mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sugar<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25g \/ 36g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Mountain Dew Kickstart Vs the daily maximum limits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have no problem with the caffeine content in Mountain Dew Kickstart, as I think 90mg of caffeine is a relatively healthy amount for an energy drink in its size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My biggest problem with this drink is that it contains way too much sugar. A single can already has&nbsp;<strong>20g of sugar,&nbsp;<\/strong>including high levels of Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m also aware that we unconsciously exceed the daily sugar limit all the time. According to this&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a>, an average American adult consumes 71g of sugar daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>It still isn&rsquo;t a free pass for you to neglect your health and go crazy on the sugar!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So for the sake of your health, keep your Mountain Dew Kickstart consumption to a minimum, or you can opt for other energy drinks that are low in sugar or sugar-free instead. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to consult with your doctor first for a more conclusive answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Last\"><\/span>How Long Does Mountain Dew Kickstart Last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Based on my experience, Mountain Kickstart will give you a kick of energy and help you stay alert and awake for at least 40-45 minutes.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that&nbsp;<strong>caffeine has a&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/news\/2013\/08\/01\/sleep-and-caffeine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>half-life<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;of about 5 hours<\/strong>. So, even after 5 hours, you&rsquo;ll still have about 45mg of caffeine left, and it&rsquo;ll take around 12 hours for it to get rid of your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the amount of sugar in Mountain Dew Kickstart can affect its energy boost. If you consume too much sugar for the day, your body might not regulate your sugar levels properly then <strong>you&rsquo;ll feel more tired instead.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that&rsquo;s definitely something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Flavors\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Flavors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try out up to 9 assorted flavours under the Mountain Dew Kickstart energy drink brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Original Dew<\/li><li>Orange Citrus<\/li><li>Black Cherry<\/li><li>Midnight Grape<\/li><li>Fruit Punch<\/li><li>Mango Lime<\/li><li>Pineapple Orange Mango<\/li><li>Blueberry Pomegranate<\/li><li>Raspberry Citrus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Can_I_Buy_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span>Where Can I Buy Mountain Dew Kickstart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a quick list of where you can buy Mountain Dew Kickstart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Walmart<\/li><li>Costco<\/li><li>Target<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you wish to get them delivered straight to your door, you can check out popular online sites like Amazon or eBay that also offer cheaper deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found a seller on Amazon that sells Mountain Dew Kickstart for<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Dew-Kickstart-Energizing-Variety\/dp\/B01G3JBGNQ\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=34OMKXI89HB0V&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=mountain+dew+kickstart&amp;qid=1620191044&amp;s=grocery&amp;sprefix=mountain+%2Cgrocery%2C714&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>around<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Dew-Kickstart-Energizing-Variety\/dp\/B01G3JBGNQ\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=34OMKXI89HB0V&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=mountain+dew+kickstart&amp;qid=1620191044&amp;s=grocery&amp;sprefix=mountain+%2Cgrocery%2C714&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\"> $27<\/a> (12 packs of 16 fl.oz cans). That&rsquo;s around $2 per can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve also included more details in my article about <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>, which you may find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In all honesty, I would rate Mountain Dew Kickstart a 7\/10 mainly due to its caffeine content and overall flavour. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart definitely won me over with its <strong>caffeine content of only 90mg per serving<\/strong>. I think that&rsquo;s just the right amount to keep me awake and I also don&rsquo;t have to worry about any nasty side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flavour-wise, I love that this drink still maintains the classic taste of the original Mountain Dew soda. Plus, the brand offers a wide range of delicious tangy fruit flavors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside is that there&rsquo;s just too much sugar in Mountain Dew Kickstart, as&nbsp;<strong>20g of sugar<\/strong>&nbsp;is more than half the daily limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add on, I feel that the price of Mountain Dew Kickstart is a&nbsp;<strong>bit<\/strong> <strong>expensive<\/strong>, especially since it doesn&rsquo;t have any special ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But of course, if it&rsquo;s still within your budget, no harm in trying it out. After all, there&rsquo;s no denying that this thirst-quenching drink does a pretty good job as an energy booster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I just don&rsquo;t recommend Mountain Dew Kickstart as a regular energy drink to be included in anyone&rsquo;s diet, especially if you already have a medical condition. Having it once in a while is fine, but constantly having this drink will do you more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, I hope you find this article helpful, and remember, energy drinks are meant to give you energy, not harm your health.&nbsp;<\/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-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Caffeine and Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-bad-for-you\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-mountain-dew-kickstart-bad-for-you\/\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Bad For You?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-cans-of-kickstart-can-you-have-in-a-day\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-cans-of-kickstart-can-you-have-in-a-day\/\">How Many Cans Of Kickstart Can You Have In A Day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Produced and manufactured by one of the largest multinational food and beverage corporations worldwide, PepsiCo, Mountain Dew Kickstart is an enhanced soda filled with caffeine, vitamins, and delicious tangy fruit &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4178,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,41],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6882"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6882"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6882\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7200,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6882\/revisions\/7200"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}