Why I buy this one ?
- NOW IN ARCTIC MINT !!!! JUST SEARCH "stay alert arctic mint" HERE ON AMAZON !! Available on Amazon.com in the following quantities: SIX PACK (6 packs) - TRAY (24 packs) free shipping - CASE (288 packs)
- Developed and proven effective by the U.S. Military exclusively for use by the Military and Security Agencies. Clinically proven to improve physical performance, alertness, thinking, and marksmanship for fatigued soldiers.
- Begins working instantly...Through oral absorption, chewing one piece delivers 100 mg of caffeine five times faster than pills or coffee. STAY ALERT received the Army's Greatest Invention of the Year Award for 2005.
- The STAY ALERT formula was selected by the U.S. Military for use in First Strike Rations by Navy Seals, Army Rangers, and Special Forces. Recommended by The National Academy of Sciences for situations requiring fast action.
- STAY ALERT GUM has had tremendous success in supporting our troops in the Middle East. First Responders, Firefighters, Police Officers, and Security Personnel have also found STAY ALERT GUM to be a powerful, compact, fast acting tool for stopping fatigue.

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What our customer's say!

"Nasty Taste!", This product is effective, but the taste is so horrible that I threw it all out. It is worth stating, I can endure nearly any taste if I feel I have a reason to, and with the expense of this product and two full trays... I had a reason to. Unfortunately, I found that I could not bring myself to chew this for the full five minutes recommended, since the taste got more and more bitter with every chew. Considering the many other options I have for caffeine (including Jolt Gum which is entirely palatable), I will not be buying this again.

"I found a way to get past the taste.", I also, found the taste when chewing this stuff enough to make me ill.
It REALLY is awful!!!
And the jolt is a little more than I prefer.
I think I found a solution that will work for me and might for some other people as well.
I got out my rose clipper and carefully cut them into pieces that are smaller and easily swallowed with a beverage.
I still feel like I do get the necessary pick me up, but without the jitters or the awful taste.
So, I ended up pleased with an item that tasted SO awful that I almost threw them away.
Works for me and I think the price for how much caffiene you get on these versus some of the other products out there is pretty good.
I didn't want to go broke staying alert.

"Terrific product, odd pricing", I love this product and most highly recommend it! The sweet coating and cinnamon flavoring covers the bitter caffeine taste reasonably well, though not nearly as completely as the Arctic Mint version of this product.

The screwy thing is the pricing: The 24-pack costs $2.00 more than buying four 6-packs ($28 vs. $26), so it's clear they've adjusted their pricing to make money on the "shipping costs." I have Amazon Prime, but instead of "free shipping" it's really "$2.00 shipping." (If shipping was really free, the 24-pack product price would be LESS than $26 because the manufacturer's cost for the tray must be less than their cost for four 6-packs.)

Aside from the shipping cost, it's a great product!

"Best caffeine product ever!", I am currently working on my third tray of Stay Alert, I have one a day at about 3pm. It keeps me going and makes it so I don't get crabby from not having enough coffee (I drink eight cups every morning). It only takes five minutes of chewing to feel great again, I have shared this great product with my family members who also are coffee addicts like myself. Sometimes if I have to leave quickly to an emergency and cannot get any coffee in my system I chew one piece of gum in the car. I have Stay Alert stashed all over the place: In the center console of my car, on top of the microwave, at my desk, in my nightstand, in my earthquake kit, and in my tool kit. It's like having extra batteries for your flashlight.

The taste is great and really does not have anything funky going on like all of the other chewable caffeine product on the market (I have tried them all over the last fifteen years). This gum is better than any pill because you get instant results and no jitters or overdose feeling. Just a perfect clean alertness.

If this company ever goes public I want in!!!

Thanks Stay Alert!!!!!!!!!

"Pick-me-up for Purse or Pocket", This gum offers a really quick boost of energy and alertness. Just chew for 5 minutes to get 100 mg of caffeine (about the same as an 8 oz up of coffee). The five pieces per pack make it really easy to carry with you. It is especially convenient in the car, when you need to wake up and don't want to stop for coffee and/or don't want to fill your bladder (thereby necessitating another stop later). The gum has a pleasant cinnamon flavor with just a hint of bitterness -- not an unpleasant bitterness, but it's there. It is made with sugar and I've noticed no aftertaste. This product does exactly what it claims.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Caffeine quick", This is a product of your taxes at work. The Army spent a lot off money developing a method to keep our troops extra alert for extended periods of time while not injuring them. Caffeine to the rescue. This is stronger than JOLT(40mg) gum and faster working for me having 100mg of caffeine per piece. One piece works for me about the same a three pieces of JOLT gum (a good product that taste better). If you need caffeine this is a great and convenient delivery system. Keep in your auto/truck for when you get sleepy behind the wheel. For when you didn't get enough sleep the night before the test. Not for kids under 18. If caffeine makes you jittery don't use this product.

"Caffeine Energy Gum Is Perfect...", ... perfect for any time you would like a pick-me up and don't want to make or get or even drink coffee. As gums go I prefer and usually chew sugarless cinnamon, but this gum is also good and has an interesting slight bitterness that I enjoy. Just one piece is fine and the buzz comes on smoothly and doesn't result in the jitters. Great for bicycle rides or to keep in your tool bag just in case it's late and you have many miles to go. Mixes well and enhances other mind altering activities. Excellent for enjoying an evening out. I expect that I will always keep a supply on hand.

"An Effective Product", This gum besides being good tasting and having a flavor that lasts a surprisingly long time does what it promises. It keeps you alert. I am a person suffering from a variety of chronic illnesses including chronic fatigue. This gum helps me a great deal.

"more convenient than coffee", I love coffee, the taste of it and it's effects on making me awake, alert, and creative... that said, sometimes getting a cup of joe can be inconvenient. Enter Stay Alert gum! Yowsa, within a minute or two you realize you're a lot more awake, much faster than drinking coffee or any energy drink. If getting awake fast is your goal, this gum is your solution.

I'm not sure what medical issues the gentleman who posted two stars who wanted to downgrade his review to one stay but clearly he has some type of mouth problem (or other issue) is he's not getting the effect quickly. The majority of the other reviews here though are spot on, including, sadly, the taste, it's pretty awful, that said, it doesn't last long (thankfully). I've tried the others including Jolt, they do not pack a punch like this gum.

Now the only reason I'd see fit to want to deduct half-a-star though it'd only be a personal thing, it does, when taken too many and/or following coffee, for me, give me some heart palpitations. Like the other person said, it'd be hard to consume 10 cups of coffee without knowing you're doing so and potentially giving yourself a caffeine overdose. The directions are very clear that you start with one, wait for the effect, then if you need another take two. Consider these like any serious drugs, these aren't for kids but adults with good cognitive reasoning. Be responsible with this product.

"Quick energy but use with caution", At first I was skeptical about Stay Alert's claim of providing alertness almost instantly. I decided to see for myself if this product's claim was true by using it on the tenth hour of a 12 hour work day in a busy trauma ICU where I work. I used two pieces, equivalent to two cups of coffee. In a matter of minutes I noticed my energy was up and I felt that my mind was sharp as when I was well rested. So it does give you that instant gratification of alertness that you need when you must continue to think critically and physically drive on.
A few words of caution.
1. Can cause tachycardia (heart beating very fast). If you have an irregular heart rhythm or any sort of cardiac problems, hypertension, or are on any hypertensive medications, you should hold off using this product until your doctor gives you the okay to use it.
2. Common sense should rule while using Stay Alert. Even though the manufacturer's claim of safety is noted, you shouldn't chew a handful at a time. While it would be considerably more difficult to consume 10 cups of coffee, chewing 10 pieces of this gum would be relatively easier to do. Therefore, you are opening yourself up to risk of some serious palpitations, that can lead to hypertension, stroke, or even cardiac arrest if you consume too many. So this gum with all of its good points for keeping you alert, is not as innocent as it appears.
3. Children should not consume this gum at all. Caffeine is a drug, and it could cause problems in children with underlying heart conditions.
4. Stay Alert contains Aspartame. Aspartame was denied approval by the FDA for eight years for many reasons. I would not consume aspartame on a daily basis for its cumulative effects.
I gave this product 4 stars out of 5 for the quick alertness it provides when you need to stay sharp to save your life and others. The aspartame it contains, brings the rating down by one star. Overall, Stay Alert is a good product.