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#1 in Pre-Workout Third-Party Tested

Kaged Pre-Kaged Elite Pre-Workout

by Kaged

"The premium pre-workout with patented ingredients, clinical doses, and Informed Sport certification"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
5,000+
Price Range
$44-52
Servings
20 servings
Informed Sport CertifiedGMP CertifiedThird-Party Tested
Our Editorial Rating
9.1
Excellent
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CategoryPre-Workout
SubcategoryPremium Pre-Workout
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Overview

Kaged Pre-Kaged Elite is the premium tier pre-workout from Kris Gethin's Kaged brand, featuring an all-star lineup of patented ingredients at clinical doses: 8g L-citrulline (pure, not malate), 3.2g beta-alanine (CarnoSyn), 2.5g betaine, 300mg caffeine, 300mg AlphaSize alpha-GPC, 100mg CognatiQ coffee fruit extract, and 1.5g Creatine HCl. Every ingredient is Informed Sport certified for banned substance testing. Kaged has positioned itself as the 'clean performance' brand, using only patented, clinically validated ingredients with full label transparency.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
L-Citrulline (Pure)8000 mg
Beta-Alanine (CarnoSyn)3200 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous300 mg
AlphaSize Alpha-GPC300 mg
Creatine HCl1500 mg

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • All patented, clinically validated ingredients
  • 8g pure L-citrulline (not malate)
  • Informed Sport certified
  • Full label transparency
  • CognatiQ for cognitive performance

What Could Be Better

  • Only 20 servings per container
  • Very expensive per serving ($2.20+)
  • 300mg caffeine (high for some)
  • Large scoop size

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Competitive athletes (Informed Sport)
  • Those wanting patented ingredients only
  • Premium pre-workout seekers
  • Clean sport athletes

Not Ideal For

  • Budget pre-workout seekers
  • Those wanting more servings
  • Caffeine-sensitive individuals

Our Verdict

9.1/10 — Excellent

Pre-Kaged Elite is the Rolls-Royce of pre-workouts. Every ingredient is patented, clinically dosed, and Informed Sport certified. The 8g pure L-citrulline (not malate) is a key differentiator. For competitive athletes who need banned-substance-free assurance, this is the ultimate choice.

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