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Product Questions

How long do I need to chew before the full amount of caffeine in the gum is delivered?
- Barry R., Detroit, MI
Assuming the gum is IN your mouth, about 5 minutes. And because much of the caffeine is absorbed sublingually (under the tongue) into your bloodstream, the effect should be a bit stronger and faster than by routing it through your entire digestive tract.

What is Guarana?
- Alice W., New York City
Guarana is a natural, safe, herbal stimulant native to Brazil. A Guarana based beverage is actually something of the “Jolt Cola” of Brazil. Separately, Brazilian legend insists that Guarana has aphrodisiac powers. We’re not 100% sure about that, but figure either way, you’ll be a lot friskier if you’re awake.

Does this stuff work?
- Donny W., Houston
Yes. But don’t just take our word for it – the US Military has done studies on caffeinated gum (really, we’re honest to goodness not making this up) and proven the effectiveness of caffeinated gum at keeping soldiers alert.

How long does the flavor last?
- Alison K., Los Angeles, CA
We could ramble on about testing methods, but the easiest thing to say is that most people agree the flavor in Jolt Gum lasts significantly longer than in average gum. Try some for yourself!

How much sugar is in Jolt Gum?
- Shana K., Los Angeles, CA
A little known fact about Jolt Cola is that despite having “all the sugar and 2x the caffeine,” Jolt Cola actually has fewer calories than most other colas. Jolt Gum, despite (proudly) having sugar, only has 5 calories per piece of gum.

Will Jolt gum help me have better sex?
- Mark K., New York City
Probably. But we wouldn’t know for sure. All WE do now is make gum - not much time to test for that positive side effect. On the other hand, I’ll bet SHE’D be happier if you’d stay awake. (see above for the Guarana legend).

How did you get all that caffeine in the gum? And what are the other ingredients in Jolt Gum?
- Todd J., New York City
Despite all rumors to the contrary, there are no high compression pumps involved (nor any other kinds of pumps). We thought ladels would work well, but our Quality department would have none of that and insisted on doing it the ISO 9,000,000 way. All the ingredients (including 6 different sweeteners) are: Sugar, Gum Base, Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Caffeine, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Glycerin, Resinous Glaze, Ginseng, Guarana, Tapioca Dextrin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Colors (includes Yellow 5, Blue 1, Titanium Dioxide), Menthol, Carnauba Wax, Sucralose, BHT (to maintain freshness).

How much caffeine is in Jolt Gum? Are you also 2x the sugar?
- Karen A. New York City, NY
Jolt Gum has more caffeine than the other caffeinated gums and mints, but it’s still absolutely safe. 2 pieces of Jolt Gum gives you the energy/alertness boost of a cup of coffee. If you want to visit our caffeine page, click here (Caffeine). Just so you know, the slogan for Jolt Cola actually doesn’t say it has 2x the sugar – the slogan is “all the sugar and 2x the caffeine” (and by that it isn’t meant to imply ALL the sugar in the world was used but rather that no one is skimping on it). We’re similarly proud of the sugar in Jolt Gum.

I'm a diagnosed narcoleptic who drives a truck for a living.
Your product is of great interest to me but I have concerns about its interaction with the medication I'm taking for a heart condition; a generic angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Have you done any research into your gum's interaction with medications regulating coronary function? Chewing your gum may help me avoid falling asleep at the wheel, but I want to confirm that I won't have to then worry about massive coronary fibrillation.
- Matt M. – Oakland, CA
Ummm….. when you say angiotensin conversion, specifically which one of the three polypeptide hormones are you referring to? The powerful vasoconstrictor, that functions in the body in controlling arterial pressure, or one of the other two? By the way, being the supportive fellows we are, we’re fully in the boat on encouraging enzymes rather than inhibiting them. Sooooo..... we pretty much think you should just chew more Jolt Gum. But then again, chewing more Jolt Gum is pretty much our solution for everything.

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Marketing and General Company Questions

Do you gift wrap?
- Lance B., Plainview, NY
Good thinking! Indeed, nothing says “I love you” more than a case of Jolt Gum. However, we don’t gift wrap at the moment.

Where can I buy Jolt Gum?
- Ethan L. - San Diego, CA
Besides online, Jolt Gum’s available in thousands of stores nationwide including retailers such as Walgreens, GNC, Speedway, Sheetz, Jewel, etc. If your local store doesn't have Jolt, tell them you need it bad! Then make sure they know you're talking about Jolt Gum.

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Safety Questions

Is it safe?  Will it hurt my stomach?
- Alison H., Toronto
What if I chew seven pieces? Will that give me a buzz?
- Tracy N., NYC
Jolt gum is every bit as safe as coffee. In fact, it’s arguably safer since the caffeine molecules are the same and Jolt Gum doesn’t have the acids that can upset your stomach. It doesn’t spill (no crashing), and it won’t stain your teeth (no yellowing) or make you run to the bathroom (no tripping) like coffee. Chew in accordance with your normal caffeine intake. Tracy - 7 pieces will definitely do the trick - although 2 pieces works just fine for most people.

How much of this stuff can I chew safely?
- Tom Z, Phoenix, AZ
Chew the gum when you want a boost. Chew it like you’d drink coffee, tea or Jolt Cola. It’s as safe as coffee and arguably safer. And way cooler than a latte.

What will happen if I take a sleeping pill and then chew Jolt Gum?
- Tom Z., Phoenix AZ
The time date stamp on this question was from 3 a.m. Chewing much Jolt Gum, Tom? You’ve intrigued us with this question. We honestly have no idea what happens. But perhaps an NIH grant to study this is in order?

Are you worried that children might chew your gum?
- Robert K., San Diego
Have you ever been in a Coffee Shop after school at 3 p.m.? Or seen the average age of a Mountain Dew consumer? The words “Rugrats” and “Sponge Bob Square Pants” come to mind. Jolt Gum is actually the only product we've seen that TELLS you on the front panel that it has caffeine, so everyone knows exactly what they are getting (vs. hiding it - but why would anyone do that?). The American Medical Association lists caffeine as GRAS (Generally recognized as safe), so if they're not worried, we're not. That said, in a more perfect world, we think every kid should get "solar energy" by exercising outside and then get all the sleep they need.

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Suggestion Box

Could you make Jolt in different doses?
- Bev S., Detroit
Thanks! Great idea Bev – thinking along similar lines, we designed the Jolt gum to allow you to control the dosing. One pellet = a “regular,” non-Jolt Cola. Two pellets = the caffeine boost of a coffee. Three pellets… you get the idea.

Do you guys hang out with the 5th Trident dentist who wouldn’t recommend sugarless gum for his patients who chew gum? And shouldn’t they survey more than 5 dentists?
- Jeamie C., NY
A little known fact is that the 5th dentist is either a really really bright dentist or a hypochondriac. Either he/she actually knows that regular gum is “chewed out” and becomes sugarless gum in just a few minutes, or he/she’s just scared to death of all artificial sweeteners, which is kind of silly unless you’re a lab rat forced to ingest quantities measured in truckloads. All the same, we proudly use real, honest-to-goodness-sugar. Regarding your last question, we figure the researchers didn’t have any Jolt Gum, so they got tired and went home after 5 dentists.

Could you make a sugarless Jolt Gum?
- Peter M., San Diego
You’d want Jolt Gum, of “all the sugar, 2x the caffeine” Jolt Gums, to be sugarless? OK, we thought about it too. We surveyed more than 5 people (actually 1,000) and by a landslide, people told us they wanted sugar in their gum. So, slaves to public opinion that we are, our gum has sugar.

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Miscellaneous

What are the "Chew More... Do More" Scholarships, and who is this Courtney I keep hearing about?
- Barbara K., Pittsburgh, Pa.
As part of its ongoing fight against apathy and sameness, GumRunners, LLC is funding the $10,000 Jolt Gum “Chew More… Do More” Scholarships. Ten $1,000 college scholarships will be given to people who demonstrate extraordinary industriousness and an ability to Do More…. to “get more done.” This can be true whether it is in studies, research, extra-curricular activities, sports, the arts, community service, the military, even within their own families. Also, to permanently “commemorate” the Lower Burrell, PA school that gave rise to the “Jolt Gum Courtney” scholarship by their draconian 3-day suspension of a student who merely shared Jolt Gum, one of the scholarships will be set aside for a “victim” of absurd punishment. The scholarship board will meet to review potential honorees that have come to our attention. If you would like to direct our attention to someone who might deserve an award, please send an e-mail to ChewMoreDoMoreScholarship@JoltGum.com with the details of why that person should receive one of the scholarships.

What’s your favorite word?
-Lisa B., Flushing, New York
In the English language? Caffeine of course. In second place is any word that rhymes with caffeine. This month, our favorite caffeine rhyming word is "mondegreen"

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Employment

Dear Sirs,
I am writing to express my interest in the campus rep position ……leadership skills… qualifications…gained experience working with…. resume attached…
Sounds good to us – but please don’t call us “sirs.” We respond better to “Hey you.” Anyone else who wants to apply for something besides credit should send an e-mail with resume, etc. to jobs@gumrunners.com

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