What is AdvoCare Catalyst?

AdvoCare Catalyst is an amino acid supplement built around 1,200mg L-Glutamine, 450mg L-Leucine, 225mg L-Isoleucine, 225mg L-Valine (full BCAA profile), plus 100mg L-Arginine, 50mg Betaine, and 50mg Taurine per 3-capsule serving. It is designed to support muscle preservation, especially during calorie restriction or fasted exercise. Take up to 3 servings per day before meals, workouts, or bedtime.

How does Catalyst help preserve lean muscle?

The BCAA blend (leucine, isoleucine, valine) provides anti-catabolic support by signaling your body to spare muscle tissue during calorie deficits. L-Glutamine (1,200mg) is the most abundant amino acid in muscle and gets depleted during intense training or dieting. Together they help protect the muscle you have worked to build, which is especially important when cutting calories or doing fasted cardio.

Who should take Catalyst?

Anyone in a calorie deficit, intermittent fasting, or doing fasted workouts who wants to protect lean muscle mass. It is popular with people focused on body recomposition, fat loss phases, or anyone who trains hard but is eating less than maintenance. The capsule format makes it easy to take without breaking a fast or adding calories.

When is the best time to take it?

Take 3 capsules 30 minutes before a meal, workout, or bedtime. You can take up to 3 servings per day. Before fasted workouts is one of the most popular use cases because the BCAAs and glutamine provide anti-catabolic support without significant calories. Before bed supports overnight recovery when your body goes hours without food.

What is the BCAA ratio in Catalyst?

Each serving delivers 450mg L-Leucine, 225mg L-Isoleucine, and 225mg L-Valine, which is a 2:1:1 leucine-to-isoleucine-to-valine ratio. This is the most commonly studied BCAA ratio in research. Leucine is the primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis, and the 2:1:1 ratio reflects the natural proportion found in muscle tissue.

Why is L-Glutamine the largest ingredient?

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in skeletal muscle, making up about 60% of the free amino acid pool. During intense exercise, calorie restriction, or physical stress, glutamine levels can drop significantly. The 1,200mg dose helps replenish what training and dieting deplete, supporting both muscle preservation and immune function during demanding periods.

Can I take Catalyst with other AdvoCare products?

Yes. Catalyst stacks well with the rest of the AdvoCare lineup without ingredient conflicts. A common stack is Spark for energy, Catalyst before fasted training to protect muscle, and BodyLean25 or Creatine+ post-workout for recovery. The capsule format means no flavor interference.

Does it have any stimulants or caffeine?

No. Catalyst contains only amino acids: BCAAs, glutamine, arginine, betaine, and taurine. Zero caffeine, zero stimulants. This makes it suitable for evening or bedtime use and safe to combine with caffeinated products like Spark without stacking stimulant doses.

What do the Betaine and Taurine do?

Betaine (50mg) functions as an osmolyte, helping cells maintain hydration under stress and supporting methylation processes involved in muscle metabolism. Taurine (50mg) supports cell membrane stability and acts as an antioxidant, helping protect muscle cells during intense exercise. Both are supportive ingredients that complement the BCAA and glutamine core.

How is Catalyst different from a standalone BCAA supplement?

Most BCAA supplements give you branched-chain amino acids and nothing else. Catalyst adds 1,200mg L-Glutamine for muscle and immune support, L-Arginine for blood flow, Betaine for cell hydration, and Taurine for cell protection. It is a broader anti-catabolic formula, not just a BCAA product. The capsule format also avoids the artificial flavors and sweeteners found in most BCAA powders.

Amino Acid Dietary Supplement

AdvoCare Catalyst®

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