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Supplementation

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Yes, You Can Take Creatine and Caffeine Together: A Review of the Science

Yes, You Can Take Creatine and Caffeine Together: A Review of the Science

If you’ve heard rumors that you should take caffeine and creatine separately, or that one somehow “cancels out” the other, we’re here to dispel the rumor. Yes, you can take caffeine and creatine together, and many athletes do so safely and effectively. Both are popular ergogenic aids for athletes. Caffeine...

BCAAs vs. Protein Powder: Which is Better for Muscle Growth and Recovery?

BCAAs vs. Protein Powder: Which is Better for Muscle Growth and Recovery?

Whether you’re just getting started in the gym or pushing serious weights, you’ve probably seen protein powders and BCAA supplements lining the shelves. Both promise faster muscle gains and less soreness, but they work in very different ways. In this article, we'll explain the differences between the supplements and when to...

Why We Use Sucralose in Our Supplements and What the Research Says

Why We Use Sucralose in Our Supplements and What the Research Says

Yes, we use sucralose in Kaged supplements, an artificial sweetener you’ve probably seen listed on other performance products, protein powders, and energy drinks. We use sucralose, combined with natural stevia because it provides a sweet taste with no calories. This helps our supplements taste great and makes it easier to stick...

Is Pre-Workout Bad for You? Here’s the Real Answer

Is Pre-Workout Bad for You? Here’s the Real Answer

For as long as pre-workouts have been around, there’s been a debate: Are they actually good for you, or are you just drinking an energy bomb before the gym? It’s a fair question. Between the caffeine kick, the tingling from beta-alanine, and the neon-colored powders on the market, it’s no...

The 5 Best Pre-Workout Ingredients, Backed by Research (2025)

The 5 Best Pre-Workout Ingredients, Backed by Research (2025)

If you’re going to take a pre-workout, you want to make sure it has ingredients that will actually support your performance. One of the big problems in the supplement industry is that, instead of focusing on performance and results, pre-workouts focus on candy flavors, bright bottles, and formulas that make...

Nutrition

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The Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake (Post-Workout Myth Debunked)

The Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake (Post-Workout Myth Debunked)

Protein timing has long been debated. You’ve probably heard of the “anabolic window,” a supposedly narrow post-workout period when you must consume protein for maximum gains. But the research shows a more nuanced story. We’ll admit that a decade ago, we pedaled this idea too. But as new research has come...

The Hidden Problems with Protein Bars—And What to Have Instead

The Hidden Problems with Protein Bars—And What to Have Instead

Protein bars are everywhere, from gas stations to gyms to office snack drawers. On the surface, they seem like a great option: convenient, portable, and packed with protein. But if you look closer, many of them are built on shortcuts. From cheap protein sources to sugars and fillers, a lot...

Protein and Recovery: Why the ‘Anabolic Window’ Isn’t as Critical as You Think — And What Matters Instead

Protein and Recovery: Why the ‘Anabolic Window’ Isn’t as Critical as You Think — And What Matters Instead

Protein is critical to building and repairing muscle. But do you need to chug a protein shake within 30 minutes or risk wasting your workout? In this article, we’ll break down the science of how protein supports muscle recovery, take a closer look at the research behind the “post-workout window,”...

The Best Amino Acids For Muscle Growth? All of Them. Here's The Best Way to Get Them.

The Best Amino Acids For Muscle Growth? All of Them. Here's The Best Way to Get Them.

Amino acids are, literally, essential for muscle growth. They’re the building blocks of protein, and your body depends on them to repair, recover, and grow stronger after every workout. But with so many amino acid supplement products out there, all marketed to support muscle growth, it's easy to wonder which...

Gut Health and Athletic Performance: The Basics Win Again

Gut Health and Athletic Performance: The Basics Win Again

Over the last decade, few research areas have grown as much as the realm of gut health and the gut microbiome. The gut has been hailed as everything from “the second brain” to the linchpin for overall health. Of course, as is the case when the media grabs hold of...

Training

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5 Tips to Crush Your Summer Workouts (Without Getting Crushed by the Heat)

5 Tips to Crush Your Summer Workouts (Without Getting Crushed by the Heat)

Summer brings more daylight, sunshine, and motivation to train. But the hot weather also brings unique challenges that you have to watch out for. Heat adds extra stress to your body. It can lead to faster fatigue, dehydration, and serious health risks if you’re not careful. With a few simple...

Kaged Athletes and Ambassadors Share Their Best Tips on Training, Nutrition, and Athletic Success

Kaged Athletes and Ambassadors Share Their Best Tips on Training, Nutrition, and Athletic Success

And they share their Kaged supplement stack. Save up to 15% on their stacks and get up to two free gifts when you Build Your Own Stack or pick up one of theirs. In honor of the big game on Sunday, we decided to reach out to members of the...

3 Tips to Make Lasting Change This Year

3 Tips to Make Lasting Change This Year

As the calendar flips to a new year, I hope you’re ready to get bombarded with the familiar chorus of "New Year, New You." Social media feeds will overflow with declarations of radical life overhauls, and everyone seems eager to share their ambitious resolutions. But at Kaged, we prefer to...

5 Benefits of a Cold Plunge and How to Add it to Your Routine

5 Benefits of a Cold Plunge and How to Add it to Your Routine

A note on safety: avoid dangerous bodies of water, and avoid doing any sort of breathwork, especially hyperventilation methods like the Wim Hof method in or around water. Ease into cold plunging if you don’t have experience, just as you would ease into a workout routine if you’re starting from...

The 5AM Challenge: Your Time to Evolve

The 5AM Challenge: Your Time to Evolve

Imagine a world where you rise before the sun, where the early morning stillness offers you a sanctuary of solitude and focus. That’s just what thousands in the Kaged community signed up for this October. Over the course of the month, the Kaged community woke up early and got after...

Recipes

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Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

I’m always on the hunt for a new, simple, healthy recipe that caters to my sweet tooth. In doing so however, I have to be picky to make sure what I’m baking doesn’t throw off my daily macros. Whether you’re training for your first competition, cutting down for that summer...

Two Casein Recipes to Crush Cravings

Two Casein Recipes to Crush Cravings

Getting tired of the same old protein shake? Here are two delicious recipes that use Kasein to provide both the protein and energy your body needs while keeping you fueled throughout the day. Quinoa Coconut Casein Pudding Ingredients: 2 tbsp chia seeds soaked1 cup quinoa* 2 cups canned coconut milk4 tbsp...

Aushra's Protein Pancakes

Aushra's Protein Pancakes

Let's Face It... No matter how good you are at following a strict diet, there is no stopping the urge of cravings. You go all out each day to grind and get the body you've dreamed of, but the thought of sweets don't care about that. But here's the thing; you...

Kaged Protein Eggnog

Kaged Protein Eggnog

RECIPE Ingredients 3 egg yolks 1-2 scoops Vanilla Shake Casein 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 drops liquid Stevia Directions Add egg yolks to blender and blend on medium speed for approximately 30 seconds. Add Casein and...

Crustless Pumpkin Protein Pie

Crustless Pumpkin Protein Pie

MACROS (PER SERVING) Calories: 663 Fat: 15g Carbohydrates: 47g Protein: 87g INGREDIENTS 1/2 Can of Pumpkin 3/4 Cups Egg Whites 1 Scoop of Vanilla Whey Protein Isolate 2 Tablespoons Stevia Granules 3/4 Cup Fat Free Cream Cheese 1 1/4 Cup High Protein Natural Greek Yogurt 1 Dash of Salt 1 1/2 Cup...