There is a considerable amount of caffeine in Mt. Dew 54 mg in 12 oz can. Besides caffeine, Mountain Dew contains a high amount of sugar. In fact one 16 fl.oz. bottle of Mountain Dew has more sugar than 2 Snickers candy bars. read more
Mt. Dew has more caffeine than regular sodas. People used it for energy for years before the Energy Drinks hit the US. In sodas and energy drinks the sugar is the quick burst of energy and the caffeine, and other stimulants in energy drinks, give you the longer term energy. The problem is that you get the sugar rush quickly and caffeine dehydrates. read more
But if you want something to help you lose weight or give you more energy, there are many other better options available. Details on Mountain Dew Kickstart and Weight Loss The only notable ingredient for weight loss is caffeine, but the formula contains such a small amount that it most likely won’t have any effect. read more