In 2023, when we launched of 11 innovative supplements in the Kaged Elite Series, we introduced new ingredients to the marketplace.
In our quest to never stop evolving and always improve, we came across an ingredient that is the ultimate team player: MAXCatalyst™. You’ll find this ingredient in Pre-Workout Elite, Pre-Workout Elite Stimulant Free, Creatine Monohydrate Elite, and Protein Isolate Elite.
In today’s article, we’ll tell you about this ingredient, what it has been shown to do, and why it’s in a few of our latest products that help you train harder, build muscle, and improve your performance.*
What is MAXCatalyst™?
MAXCatalyst™ Piper nigrum Fruit Extract is a patented ingredient from black pepper extract.
Of course, black pepper is one of the most common spices in the world. However, this isn’t just household pepper.
MAXCatalyst™ uses an innovative technology that alters a specific extract from black pepper. What do these changes allow MAXCatalyst™ to do?
What Does MAXCatalyst™ Do?
MAXCatalyst™ has been shown to increase the absorption of other key ingredients.* When it comes to supplements, it’s not just about what you take, it’s what you absorb. Simply ingesting something is no guarantee that all of it will make it to your bloodstream.
This is where MAXCatalyst ™ comes in. It has been shown to help increase the absorption of the following ingredients:
- L-Citrulline - 64% improvement in plasma amino acid concentration*
- Beta-Alanine - 116.23% improvement in plasma amino acid concentration*
- Creatine - 40.15% improvement in plasma concentration*
- Caffeine - Increased motivation with less jitters.
Your Training Gatekeeper
Think of MAXCatalyst™ as a gatekeeper that helps ensure these other key ingredients make it where they need to go. By shielding key ingredients from key metabolizing enzymes, it gives your body more time to absorb them.*
Given its research on these specific key ingredients, we’ve included MAXCatalyst™ in several of the Kaged Elite Series products.
Let's break down how how MAXCatalyst™ plays a role in these Kaged supplements.
How MAXCatalyst™ Powers Pre-Workout Elite
When it comes to pre-workouts, a pepper extract is not what you'll see marketed. You'll likely see how much caffeine it has, the pumps it provides, and the performance support it promises.
To be clear, Pre-Workout Elite, in its first version as Pre-Kaged Elite, provided all of those with 388mg of organic caffeine, 10g of L-citrulline, a 5g creatine matrix, and more.
But MAXCatalyst amplifies the effects of these ingredients.
MAXCatalyst™ + Caffeine: More Motivation with Less Jitters and Crash
Pre-Workout Elite is a high-stim pre-workout. There's no doubt about that. It's not designed for beginners or the caffeine-sensitive. Yet, we often hear from our customers how they felt lots of energy, but not the crash often associated with high caffeine intake.
One reason for this is the inclusion of AmaTea® Guayusa Extract. Another reason is the inclusion of MAXCatalyst™.
By supporting absorption, MAXCatalyst™ helps provide a smoother caffeine experience. In human studies, it has been shown to provide 47% less crash and 40% less jitters than caffeine alone.*
Of course, because this is a high-stim pre-workout, if you're caffeine sensitive or not used to higher amounts of caffeine, expect some jitters and potential for a crash, but MAXCatalyst™ helps offset these downsides while providing the benefits of caffeine.
MAXCatalyst™ + L-Citrulline: Additional Pump Support
With 10g of plant-based L-citrulline per scoop, Pre-Workout Elite delivers the pumps. MAXCatalyst™ helps ensure your muscles make the most of it. MAXCatalyst has been shown to bring 64% improvement in plasma amino acid concentration*.
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You’ll find MAXCatalyst™ in 4 of the Kaged Elite Series products.
MAXCatalyst™ + Creatine: Support Creatine Absorption
With a 5g creatine matrix, Pre-Workout Elite also takes care of your daily Creatine needs. MAXCatalyst™ has been shown to provide 40.15% improvement in plasma concentration.*
Other Kaged Supplements With MAXCatalyst™
Creatine Monohydrate Elite
Creatine Monohydrate Elite combines creatine monohydrate with MAXCatalyst™, to support creatine absorption.
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Protein Isolate Elite
Protein Isolate Elite also has MAXCatalyst™, because it has been shown to improve the absorption of nutrients, including amino acids.* These amino acids are the building blocks of protein.
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Try The Elite Series for Yourself
The Elite Series is available right now on Kaged.com and in stores at GNC.
Wondering how the Elite Series stacks up against other Kaged supplements? MAXCatalyst™ is one difference, but it’s just the beginning. Read this article to understand what makes the Kaged Elite Series different.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
