What are Mass Gainers?

Mass gainers (or weight gainers) are a category of dietary supplements aimed at helping athletes and non-athletes gain overall body weight and also increase their muscle mass. Since the main objective of mass gainers is to increase the daily calorie intake, they usually contain a high concentration of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. In other words, mass gainers are designed and intended for individuals who have a high-calorie intake need. Mass gainers are usually consumed as shakes or smoothies when the powder blend is mixed with water, milk or any juice depending on the taste and preference.

How to Evaluate the Quality of a Mass Gainers

One of the most important factors when evaluating the quality and performance of a mass gainer in the protein content in the supplement. Since the primary macronutrient in the mass gainers is carbohydrates, we usually use the ratio of carbohydrates/protein as a measure of protein content of the mass gainer. For instance see below the nutrition panel of the Optimum Nutrition mass gainer called Serious Mass:

The ratio of Carbohydrates to Protein in this specific supplement is 254/50 which can be rounded up to approximately 5-to-1. We can refer to this product as a 5-to-1 or a Regular Mass Gainer. It means that there are 5 grams of carbohydrates for every gram of protein in this product. This constitutes almost 15% of protein in each serving of the supplement. This is usually the lowest protein content that is normally found in mass gainer supplements category.

USN Hyperbolic Mass Gainer

Hyperbolic mass gainer, made of high quality ingredients, is one of the most popular and best-rated mass gainers in the market. The ratio of carbohydrates to Protein for Hyperbolic Mass (and Hyperbolic Mass gh) is 209g /60g which is approximately 3.5 making the Hyperbolic Mass gainer an All-in-One Mass Gainer. Hyperbolic Mass Gainer is designed for individuals with a fast metabolism. It contains an advanced amino acid formulation including the addition of glutamine to help with the process of recovery, muscle repair and gains. It is high in protein and contains a 4-stage glycomatrix system for sustained energy release and effective nutrient transport. Beta-alanine is also included in the formulation of Hyperbolic Mass Gainer to boost performance and power. The Hyperbolic Mass Gainer also contains only 6.2 g of sugar per serving size of 300 g which is significantly lower than the regular mass gainers in the market. Therefore Hyperbolic Mass gainer is one of the best options and go-to All-in-One mass gainers for a wide range of athletes and non-athletes looking to increase their weight, build muscle mass, improve their endurance, energy and have a healthier diet.

USN Fast Grow Anabolic

USN Fast Grow Anabolic gH is a Lean Mass Gainer that offers 55 grams of protein and 80 grams of carbohydrates in a 150 g serving size. The carbohydrates-to-protein ratio in Fast Grow Anabolic Mass gainer is 80 g /55 g which is approximately 1.5. This is an exceptionally high protein content in a mass gainer product. Given its significantly high protein content it helps you reach your muscle building and bulking goals effectively and efficiently. At the same time, the carbohydrates in the fast Grow Anabolic Mass Gainer helps replenish glycogen in the muscle after a long workout and prevent muscle catabolism. This is due to the fact that around 1,500 to 2,000 calories of energy (in the form of glycogen) are normally stored in our body muscle tissues which are readily consumed during the workout. After a heavy workout the body needs to replenish this storage before it resorts to breakdown of fat and protein in our muscle to restore this energy level. The consumption of a high quality and readily absorbed carbohydrates serves exactly that purpose and directly promotes the muscle recovery and eventually muscle growth.

There is no superfood. Healthy foods need to be consumed in moderation. Unhealthy food needs to be avoided completely.

Comparison:

Below Table depicts the main features of the Hyperbolic Mass Gainer, Fast Grow Anabolic Mass Gainer and also ON Serious Mass for comparison.

Fast Grow Anabolic GH	Hyperbolic Mass GH	ON Serious Mass
Extra-Lean Mass Gainer	All-in-One Mass Gainer	Regular Mass gainer
Carbs/Protein: 1.5 : 1	Carbs/Protein:  3.5 : 1	Carbs/Protein:  5 :  1
Protein per 100g: 36.7 g	Protein per 100g: 20 g	Protein per 100g: 15 g
Carbs per 100g: 53.4 g	Carbs per 100g: 69.8 g	Carbs per 100g: 76 g
Sugar per 100 g: 1.6 g	Sugar per 100 g: 2.1 g	Sugar per 100 g: 6 g
Total Fat: 1.3 g	Total Fat: 0.7 g	Total Fat: 1.0 g
Weight Gain Post-Workout Recovery Endurance Strong Muscle Builder Improved Energy	Weight Gain Post-Workout Recovery Muscle Mass Building	Weight Gain Post-Workout Recovery Helps Build Muscle

Disclaimer:

Each individual nutritional needs can vary, and dietary recommendations should be based on individual health conditions and requirements. For specific dietary advice, it’s best to consult with a healthcare professional if you suffer from any specific medical conditions.

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